Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
Official website: http://www.resurrectionband.com/
Ananias and Sapphira
Resurrection Band Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No doubt in my mind, I can hear him counting down
Ananias, they'll carry you away
Oh, Sapphira - she went that same day
And secrets in your heart will sure enough tear you apart
The promises you made, are they still the same ones you keep?
Ananias, carry you away
Oh, Sapphira - she went that same day
And secrets in your heart will sure enough tear you apart
Ananias
Oh, Sapphira
The lyrics to Resurrection Band's song "Ananias and Sapphira" are a warning to those who claim to be followers of Christ but keep secrets and fail to give their all. The song references the story in the Bible where Ananias and Sapphira lied about the price of their land and were struck down by God for their sin. The lyrics suggest that time is running out and that God is counting down. The song asks whether the promises made by these believers are still being kept and whether they are truly giving their all to the cause of Christ.
The chorus is a warning that secrets in your heart will tear you apart. Ananias and Sapphira thought they could get away with deceiving the other believers, but their sin was ultimately exposed and they faced the consequences. The song suggests that the same fate awaits those who do not truly repent and dedicate themselves to the cause of Christ.
The lyrics are a powerful reminder of the importance of authenticity and honesty in the Christian faith. It is a call to examine ourselves and ensure that we are truly giving our all to God and not holding anything back.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if you noticed, 'cause we sure enough are running out of time
I am concerned if you are aware that time is running out for us and we need to take action soon.
No doubt in my mind, I can hear him counting down
I am certain that God is eagerly waiting for us to take action and time is quickly coming to an end.
Ananias, they'll carry you away
Ananias will face the consequences of his actions, and he will be taken away.
Oh, Sapphira - she went that same day
Sapphira will also face the same fate as Ananias due to her involvement in their mistake.
And secrets in your heart will sure enough tear you apart
Keeping secrets and hiding the truth inside your heart will only cause harm and destruction to oneself.
The promises you made, are they still the same ones you keep?
Have you kept your promises and stayed true to them or have they changed with time?
Hey, once upon a time you heard the call, but when it comes time to giving your all you run
Although you once heard the call of God, when it comes time to give everything, you run away and fall short.
Ananias, carry you away
Ananias will face the consequences of his actions, and he will be taken away.
Oh, Sapphira
Sapphira will face the same fate as Ananias due to her involvement in their mistake.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?