Behold Jesus saves us completely
The Son of God and the perfect man
Dying, He paid for our sins fully
Now intercedes for us in heaven
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
So come into God’s presence boldly
Gasp in wonder at full forgiveness
Gratefully pursue His purity
Hold fast to Jesus your confidence
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
– Adam Mabry in The Art of Rest
I am excited to introduce you to OT Journey 2.0 this summer. Bible Journey studies and reflections have been on this site for quite a while. This summer I am launching OT Journey 2.0 which is a reworking and revising of that earlier material. It is designed to help you take a group through the entire Old Testament (except Psalms) chapter by chapter in three years (150 lessons). You can find all the details for this new study (as well as the older one) on the Bible Journey page here. I plan to start posting studies next week. It would make a great study to start this Fall with your Sunday School class or small group Bible study.
The Law of Moses had a defect
Could not bring us into God’s presence
But Jesus our High Priest is perfect
Draws us to God with endless access
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Jesus comes from the tribe of Judah
Comes with an oath and by prophecy
Lives forever by God’s great power
Gives us hope now and eternally
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© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
At our VBS a few weeks ago, we taught the children the kids song, “My God Is So Big,” which CityAlight embedded in their song “My God Is All I Need.” That Sunday we introduced CityAlight’s song, and when we came to “My God Is So Big” we had the kids lead us with the motions. A great way to get the kids involved in the worship service. And great lyrics to encourage all of us.
Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.
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The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
– Psalm 19:1
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature,
have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,
in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
– Romans 1:20
Behold Jesus our great Righteous King
A King of peace who brings us to God
Priest of the Most High, always serving
That we might always draw near to God
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Jesus is greater than Abraham
Deserves the gift of our daily lives
Offers access to the great I Am
No other priest offers what He gives
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
– Michael Horton in Recovering Our Sanity
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.
– Psalm 17:7 (ESV)
Wondrously show me your steadfast love.
In our suffering, isn’t that in many ways what we most need?
To know God’s love?
To know that He still cares?
Like a young child running to his mom after hurting himself.
All he needs is a hug, to know he is loved and safe.
And we run to God in our suffering.
All we need is refuge in His steadfast love.
O God, wondrously show me your love!
The Spirit seals and guarantees
Our wondrous salvation
The way to God the Spirit frees
That we to God might run
By Him we are God’s dwelling place
The Temple of our Lord
God’s truth He reveals to our race
Take up His Holy Word
The Spirit strengthens each of us
Surrounds us with God’s love
Unites God’s people in Jesus
To serve our God above
So let us live humbly as one
From sins that grieve Him flee
Follow His lead as Christ has done
Live each day prayerfully
© 2025 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “We Sing the Greatness of Our God”)
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