The Bible and Music

I wanted to also post what I found for the Scavenger Hunt. Some of the songs I found were mentioned in class, but not all of them. Below are several songs I found with biblical allusions, why I thought they connected to the Bible, and a link to the song in case anyone wants to listen to them!

Contemporary Songs with Biblical Allusions

1. “Go Rest High on That Mountain” Vince Gill: This song focuses on the idea that once one’s work is done on earth, they will go to heaven. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtmAVGPEPSI
2. “Jesus, Take The Wheel” Carrie Underwood: This singer has many songs that are connected to the Bible. Furthermore, this song clearly connects to the idea that sometimes life can be out of our hands and that is when a connection to Jesus is important.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky4rfA_tebY
3. “When I Get Where I’m Going” Brad Paisley: Song discussing what will happen once one gets to heaven; also mentions sin done on earth; the idea of heaven directly connects to religion and the Bible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHT-TF4KO4
4. “Oceans” Hill song United: Song talks about calling God’s name when fear is present, and also discusses the savior Jesus Christ and mentions the miracle of walking on water. This song also directly mentions the importance of faith in one’s life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBJJJkiRukY
5. “Unanswered Prayers” Garth Brooks: There is a lot of mention of prayer and God in this song, and this song also recognized that humans cannot always understand God and God’s unanswered prayers but that there is a bigger meaning and a bigger plan. The song states, “Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GuA5PZx3K4
6. “Anyway” Martina McBride: This song discusses although life is not perfect, God is still great. Love is a big focus as well, and both of these things connect to the Bible and religion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZjTBW-raGw
7. “Below My Feet” Mumford and Sons: This song focuses on Jesus and what he says and stands for. References to Jesus and the importance of his words is a direct connection to the Bible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HIIAYpzGWs
8. “Something in the Water” Carrie Underwood: In this song, the singer prays to God and calls upon God to rescue her. Also this song talks about power of religion/the Bible to change people and make them stronger.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH9kYn4L8TI
9. “Lord Give Me a Sign” DMX: This song talks about trying to talk to the Lord and getting signs from God and mentions Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5epObO5fTqU
10. “Everything” Lifehouse: This song talks about the power of God being truly moving and powerful and talks about trust in God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYO1Pf-_EQw
11. “You Raise Me Up” Josh Groban: Song discusses the Lord raising us up in life and after life. It is a very strong and powerful religiously connected song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oni0tO_HN30