Psalm 84 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin are prompted by a couple of quotes from commentators on Psalm 84 to discuss our journey of faith. This psalm is a pilgrimage psalm. May we pursue the journey in faith and grow in that faith. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be...
Apr 03, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 151
Psalm 83 (CSB) Andrew and Edwin look for Jesus in Psalm 83. They find Him through the victories over Jabin, Sisera, Oreb, and Zeeb. But they also find Him in the parallel between this psalm and Psalm 2. As happens to the nation of Israel, it happens to Israel's ultimate King. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the co...
Mar 31, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Psalm 83 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin discover a unique perspective on imprecations in the psalms in Psalm 83. They find a reminder God prefers repentance over curses and judgment. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Living...
Mar 30, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Psalm 83 (ALV) Andrew and Edwin take a look at the historical references back to the time of the Judges in Psalm 83. They find a common denominator between those events and what is happening in the psalm to overcome one of our greatest hindrances to prayer. How can we pray when we know we are sinners and deserve judgment? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.o...
Mar 29, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Psalm 83 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin keep looking at how Psalm 83 provides an example of prayer for us. Israel is surrounded by enemies in an apocalyptic proportion. The psalmist still prays. Our hosts consider Christ's kingdom today and the enemies facing us. What can we do? Keep serving God and keep praying. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Fac...
Mar 28, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 147
Psalm 83 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin connect Psalm 83, the last Asaph psalm, to Psalm 50, the first Asaph psalm, and discuss what they learn about praying even when you feel like God is being silent. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christian...
Mar 27, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Psalm 82 (Robert Alter) Andrew and Edwin let Jesus find Himself in this psalm as the true fulfillment of all Israel was supposed to be: the Son of the Most High. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. ...
Mar 24, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Psalm 82 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's claim that this psalm is actually part of the Jews' Law. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael Eldridge sang all f...
Mar 23, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 144
Psalm 82 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin spend more time on Jesus's teaching based on this psalm in John 10. What a great anchor to hold on to: Scripture cannot be broken. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Aven...
Mar 22, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Psalm 82 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin dig into the possibilities of who the "gods" of Psalm 82 really are. Then they turn to Jesus to find out the answer. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here t...
Mar 21, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 142
Psalm 82 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin talk about underling judges and the ultimate judge. And right during the recording they discover something about Psalm 82 they had missed in all their preparation. You want to listen to this one. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet yo...
Mar 20, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 141
Psalm 81 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in Psalm 81. Paul tells us how to find Jesus in this one. He's the Rock! Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael Eldri...
Mar 17, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Psalm 81 (Alter Translation) Andrew and Edwin take a look at what happens if we decide not to follow the Lord as our Shepherd. It's one of the surprising aspects of God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston ...
Mar 16, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Psalm 81 (Matt Bassford Psalter) Andrew and Edwin consider the options for what it meant for God to fill the Israelites mouths. Was it food? Was it words? Was it both? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Av...
Mar 15, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Psalm 81 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin recognize this psalm not only points us to the greatest commandment, but also to the first of the 10 commandments. Israel was not to have any other gods. Yahweh is the one who stepped up and brought them out of Egypt. No other "god" did that. He deserved devotion. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook comm...
Mar 14, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Psalm 81 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin notice the repeated use of "Hear" and "Listen" harkening back to the Jewish prayer, Shema. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael E...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Psalm 80 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in Psalm 80 more than once. And what a delightful picture of Jesus who is all at the same time God and Man and Messiah. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Aven...
Mar 10, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Psalm 80 (NLT) Andrew and Edwin consider the vineyard metaphor, how it related to Israel in the contemporary prophets. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael Eldri...
Mar 09, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Psalm 80 (NCV) Andrew and Edwin look at the repeated refrain and discuss the ancient blessing behind the request for God to let His face shine on the people. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Clic...
Mar 08, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Psalm 80 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin make an argument for dating this psalm in the sliver of time between Assyria capturing Israel and Judah being delivered from Assyria. In that time, while Assyria was defeating Judean cities, the psalmist asks, "How long will you be angry with our prayers?" Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community an...
Mar 07, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Psalm 80 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin track the Shepherd/sheep theme in the Asaph psalms, leading us to see God as the Shepherd of Israel. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more ....
Mar 06, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Psalm 79 (NASB95) Edwin and Andrew wish Marita, Edwin's wife a Happy Birthday! And, they also find Jesus in Psalm 79 by digging into the need for God to provide atonement. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingsto...
Mar 03, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Psalm 79 (NLT) At the end of Psalm 79, Andrew and Edwin notice we have three kinds of speech: Groans, Taunts, Praises. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael Eldri...
Mar 02, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Psalm 79 (NCV) Andrew and Edwin continue to learn lessons about praying from Psalm 79. Today, they discuss how the Asaphite psalmist learned from prayers offered generations before his own. He learned to pray from reading ancient prayers. We should do the same. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by c...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 128
Psalm 79 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin notice how the psalmist provides reason after reason for God to respond to his prayer from God's nature, character, and promises. What a fantastic principle to guide our prayers. Don't just lay out what you want God to do, work through His nature, character, promises, Word, and will and give Him reasons to respond. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at Tex...
Feb 28, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Psalm 79 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin see the psalmist begging God to act, but his focus isn't on his own convenience but on the Lord's name, the Lord's city, the Lord's house. What a lesson! It isn't about us. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the...
Feb 27, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Psalm 78:1-4 (CSB) Andrew and Edwin walk through the history of Israel, but with a special focus on the psalms use of the word "test." Three times Israel tested God according to this psalm. In so doing, they failed their test three times. Our hosts compare this to Jesus's three tests in the wilderness. Jesus passed with flying colors. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@Christi...
Feb 24, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Psalm 78:56-72 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin look at the end of the second longest psalm in the psalter to see what the point of the entire psalm really is. The psalmist explains why God who had given Joseph the double blessing had passed over Joseph and chosen Judah to be the kingly tribe. God didn't choose a descendant of Joseph through Ephraim. He chose David. This psalm tells us why. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any q...
Feb 23, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Psalm 78:40-53 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin discover from the second longest psalm in the psalter that we don't have to learn every lesson the hard way. Sometimes we can learn from the mistakes and successes from others. We can always learn from history. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking he...
Feb 22, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Psalm 78:1-8 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss more aspects of this psalm as a didactic/wisdom/teaching psalm. This time, they look at what it tells us about teaching the next generation. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who mee...
Feb 21, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 122
