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Forrest Frank’s viral song “Your Way’s Better” is catchy, AND its lyrics point us to a deeper truth worth slowing down to consider: God’s way truly is better. From Paul’s letter to the Romans to Israel’s wilderness experiences, Scripture shows us over and over again the futility of choosing our own way over God’s way. This week on More Than a Song, we’ll explore Romans 10 and discover how clinging to our own efforts can keep us from the righteousness that only comes through Christ.
Key Points
- The lyrics highlight a clear contrast between the ways of sin and the ways of God.
- Romans 10:1–4 reveals the Jews' “misdirected zeal” as they cling to their own way instead of embracing God’s way through Christ.
- God’s way of making us right with Himself is not through law-keeping, but through faith in Jesus.
- The warnings of misdirected zeal, misunderstanding, and clinging to self-effort apply just as much to us today as they did to the Jews of Paul's day.
- Studying larger sections of Scripture (like Romans 9–11) helps us grasp the full context of Paul’s arguments and God’s redemptive plan.
Scripture References
- Romans 10:1–4 – God’s way of making people right with Himself through Christ.
- Romans 9:4–5, 20 – Israel’s privileges and Paul’s reminder of God’s sovereignty.
- Exodus 15 – God sets forth His way in contrast to Egypt and Canaan.
- Matthew 16:23–24 – Jesus rebukes Peter and calls His followers to walk in His way.
Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs)
- Study larger chunks of Scripture – read Romans 9–11 for context.
- Read in context – expand to the chapter before and after your focus passage (this is a loose rule...I explain more on the episode)
- Compare translations – notice how different versions phrase “God’s way” vs. “their own way.”
- Use section headings – gain bearings in a familiar text by scanning how thoughts are grouped.
- Consider opposites – clarify what God’s way is by identifying what it is not.
Additional Resources
- Download the free Episode Guide
- Lyrics for Your Way's Better by Forrest Frank – NewReleaseToday.com
- Episode 519 – Looking at how God reigns with wisdom, power, and love.
- Episode 518 – Jesus rebukes Peter for having in mind the things of man instead of the things of God, then teaches how to follow Him.
- Episode 515 – Israel’s early wilderness experiences in Exodus 15, contrasting God’s way with the ways of Egypt and Canaan.
This Week's Challenge
Read Romans 9-11. I recommend reading it several times in various translations. For example, the phrasing “God’s way” vs. “their own way” is found in the New Living Translation, and I may have missed it in the ESV or CSB, which I often read and study. Look closely at the characteristics of the people and God’s ways. Consider big picture ideas here and how you might be able to identify the same errors in your
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