-Convince the non-believer of the Messiahship of Jesus and their need for Him as Redeemer and Lord.
-Encourage and admonish the believer to trust the Word of God in faith and knowledge.
-Adhere to and teach the sound doctrine which was taught by the Lord and his disciples.
Blending hip-hop and apologetics (an explanation or defense of the Biblical faith) they present what they call "Hip-Hologetics". This was also the title of their freshman release which sold tremendously well as an independent effort without national distribution. The success of "Hip-Hologetics" earned the duo several awards and allowed them to travel across the U.S. spreading the good news of Jesus the Messiah. Several songs from "Hip-Hologetics" were heard all over the world via radio, internet downloads and radio stations.
From their fresh vocal delivery to their poignant lyrical content and their soulfully creative production; by God’s grace, Hazakim has been in the lab perfecting their craft and are hard at work to bring you more Hip-Hologetics! They have devoted their gift of poetry to the Lord, making Him the focus of every rhyme. Through the power and sovereignty of God, they strive to be teachers and ministers - an effective evangelistic voice to this generation. Amazingly, they have seen the Lord use this ministry awesomely in leading the lost - Jew and gentile, young and old - to the Messiah. After all, it is not the method, but the message in which lies the power. As spoken by Anthony of Hazakim in a recent interview, "…We believe that the Lord has big things in store for Hazakim, to His glory." So be it!
Crown
Hazakim Lyrics
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In a radiant white robe with a sash of gold?
Yeshua, root of Jesse, the master of infinity
The Son of David, He's scattering His enemies
God in a physical form, yes, the God-man concept is biblical
To understand it properly context is critical
Messianic prophesy, all that is literal
Yeah, and the world was made through Him
He's more than phonetic sounds
God's Word is a living, kinetic, energetic Noun
An extension of God so He's always been and will forever be
On the throne surrounded by the seraphim
Aother crown-holder that will never be
Verily, verily
All you rappers saying you're the king
If not for gullible kids you'd be at Burger King
But you don't really want beef with the Lamb
You can't
claim to be the king when there's only one crown
The lyrics of Hazakim's song Crown are a powerful testament to the divinity of Jesus and the biblical concept of God becoming human. The opening lines pose a question about who the "God-man" foretold in old prophecy is, describing him as wearing a radiant white robe with a sash of gold. The answer, according to the next lines, is Yeshua, or Jesus. The song goes on to describe him as the root of Jesse, the master of infinity, and the Son of David, scattering his enemies.
The idea of God taking on a physical form is a biblical concept, and the song emphasizes the importance of understanding it in proper context. The lyrics reference Messianic prophecy and emphasize that everything about Jesus is literal. The line "the world was made through him" speaks to Jesus' divinity and his role in redeeming the world through his human form.
The song then moves into a warning to other rappers who claim to be "kings." The lyrics point out that there can only be one crown-holder and it belongs to Jesus. The lines "if not for gullible kids you'd be at Burger King" and "you don't really want beef with the Lamb" are clever wordplay and powerful statements of the rapper's faith in Jesus.
Overall, Hazakim's song Crown is a testament to the power and divinity of Jesus, and a warning to those who would try to claim his title as king.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is the God-man foretold of old
Who is the human manifestation of the divine being prophesied in ancient times
In a radiant white robe with a sash of gold?
Clothed in a white robe and a golden sash, representing purity and royalty
Yeshua, root of Jesse, the master of infinity
Jesus, descendant of Jesse, the one who holds eternal power
The Son of David, He's scattering His enemies
As the heir of David's throne, he vanquishes his foes
God in a physical form, yes, the God-man concept is biblical
The idea of God in human form is supported by scripture
To understand it properly context is critical
To truly comprehend this concept, one must consider the historical and cultural context
Messianic prophecy, all that is literal
All predictions regarding the Messiah should be taken literally
Yeah, and the world was made through Him
The entire universe was created by Him
To redeem the world, the Word was made human
He became human to save the world from sin and death
He's more than phonetic sounds
He is more than simply words spoken aloud
God's Word is a living, kinetic, energetic Noun
The Word of God is an active force, full of energy and power
An extension of God so He's always been and will forever be
As a part of God, Jesus has always existed and will always exist
On the throne surrounded by the seraphim
He sits on the throne with the angelic beings, the seraphim
Another crown-holder that will never be
There will never be another who holds the same level of authority
Verily, verily
Truly, truly
All you rappers saying you're the king
Those who claim to be the rulers of the world through music
If not for gullible kids you'd be at Burger King
Without the influence of impressionable fans, they would not hold a position of power
But you don't really want beef with the Lamb
You don't truly desire to engage in conflict with Jesus
You can't
You are incapable of overcoming Him
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.