Psalm 10 We don't see it so much in the English, but there are multiple reasons for seeing Psalm 10 as part of or complementary to Psalm 9. Once you realize that, Psalm 10 takes on a whole new light. It isn't just another lament psalm. It is the lament psalm written when the earlier lament didn't do any good. Things are just getting worse. Edwin and Andrew talk about the Psalmist's faith and prayer even as the situation goes from bad to worse. What amazing faith! Read the written devo that goes ...
Nov 02, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Psalm 9 God will rebuke the nations. The nations need to know they are nothing more than men. That is, if they are going to keep going head to head with God, they need to understand they cannot possibly win. Edwin and Andrew talk about realizing our place in the universe and the need to surrender to the one and only 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.or...
Oct 30, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Psalm 9 Those who know God's name trust Him. Why? Because His name is amazing. But we aren't talking about the letters that make up His name. We are talking about what God's name means. What God's name says about Him. We are talking about who He is at His very core. Edwin and Andrew take a look at God's own declaration of His name and why that should cause us to trust Him. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions...
Oct 29, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Psalm 9 One of the repeated themes throughout the psalms is the righteous judgment of God. We don't often like to think of God being the judge. That is, unless we are talking about Him judging someone else. Even then, in today's milieu, judging, even from God, is really looked down upon. Edwin and Andrew discuss why we want God to judge, why it is good that He is the judge. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any question...
Oct 28, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Psalm 9 God had rebuked the nations. He did it in Joshua's day. David wants Him to do it again in his day. He will do it in our day. Edwin and Andrew talk about the nations and the Kingdom. 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 wh...
Oct 27, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Psalm 9 David wanted to thank God with his whole heart. After all, if you love God with all your heart, soul, and might, it will come out in whole-hearted praise and thanksgiving. Edwin and Andrew talk about giving thanks and praising God even in the middle of tough times. 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 conve...
Oct 26, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Psalm 8 When David wrote Psalm 8, he was looking back to Adam. However, when the author of Hebrews read Psalm 8, he looked ahead to Jesus. What a powerful transition! In today's conversation, Edwin and Andrew discuss the profound meaning of Psalm 8 in the light of the resurrection. 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 ...
Oct 23, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Psalm 8 Despite how inconsequential man is to God, he is given dominion over the creation. Man has a special place in God's creation. He is not a glorified animal. We need to give man his proper place in our respect. In this conversation, Edwin and Andrew even step out and address abortion and the travesty it is regarding human life. 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@Christia...
Oct 22, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Psalm 8 We've seen the glory of God. We've seen the inconsequential and dependent nature of man. In this conversation, Edwin and Andrew bring those together to discuss how amazing it is for God to even take notice of mankind. 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...
Oct 21, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Psalm 8 What's this business about infants and babies? How does God use them to still the enemy and the avenger? And why did Jesus quote this? In this conversation, Edwin and Andrew move from God's majesty to man's smallness. They also discuss a possible setting for Psalm 8. 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 con...
Oct 20, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Psalm 8 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! God is majestic, glorious, magnificent, holy, abounding, and so much more. To see us, He must look down through the heavens. That is how high and holy he is. In this conversation, Edwin and Andrew discuss the majesty of God and the praise we should give Him. 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@ChristiansMeetH...
Oct 19, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Psalm 7 Clearly, we are to give thanks to the Lord. But why? In Psalm 7, it is for God's righteousness. But what does that even mean? Edwin and Andrew talk about God's righteousness as described in the Old Testament, especially the psalms and the 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 clicki...
Oct 16, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Psalm 7 Edwin and Andrew spend some time talking about God's wrath. We know how it is described. But have you ever looked at how it is actually meted out? It is not exactly what we often think. Let's talk about this. 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 gu...
Oct 15, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Psalm 7 Imprecations! Imprecatory psalms, psalms that call down judgment and curses on others, are some of the most difficult aspects of the psalms and even the Old Testament. Edwin and Andrew discuss what is going on here and what imprecatory psalms mean for us today. 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 conversat...
Oct 14, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Psalm 7 Edwin and Andrew cover the shocking part about David proclaiming his own innocence and integrity. How can that happen? Can anyone say, "Bathsheba"? Let's learn some great stuff about psalms, timing, authorship, and innocent suffering in this discussion. 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...
Oct 13, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Psalm 7 "This psalm's for you, Cush." But who is Cush. Edwin and Andrew talk through some options and then expose a powerful lesson about Bible study and the Word God has given 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 Christians who meet on...
Oct 12, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Psalm 6 David ends the psalm with the Lord's response. What a wonderful response it is, too. However, the response hasn't happened yet. Edwin and Andrew discuss David's faith in this prayer and in the Lord's commitment to do what He has promised. What a great lesson for us in prayer. 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 joi...
Oct 09, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Psalm 6 We see a subtle, yet profound, message about praise and worship of God in Psalm 6. Edwin and Andrew discuss the connection between praising God and true, full, abundant life. 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 ...
Oct 08, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Psalm 6 How amazing is it? Even in the midst of God's anger, He continues to love. David relies on God's steadfast love. Andrew and Edwin discuss the basis of God's love for 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 Christians who meet on Li...
Oct 07, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Psalm 6 In the previous conversation, we recognized David knew salvation was from the Lord and so the only place he could turn in the midst of the Lord's anger was to the Lord. Why? Because of the Lord's grace. In this conversation, Andrew and Edwin explore God's grace as seen in Psalm 6. 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...
Oct 06, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Psalm 6 The Lord's Anger doesn't fit in the modern picture of God. Yet, David recognizes it and even knows he deserves it. This episode examines this anger. Why does God have it? Why did David deserve it? What do we do in the midst of it? 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 lov...
Oct 05, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Psalm 5 It's time to live like refugees. Now, that's a terrible picture in our modern day. But when you are a refugee in God's camp, it is beautiful. Edwin and Andrew discuss taking refuge in 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 Christ...
Oct 02, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Psalm 5 David recognized the only way he would enter the house of the Lord was if he followed the lead of the Lord. He understood his enemies were lying to him and would lead him astray. Edwin and Andrew discuss the modern enemies who would lead us away and how we must follow the lead of our real King as well. As Psalm 1 said, there are two paths. Which one will we choose? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions...
Oct 01, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Psalm 5 Oh boy! This conversation is tough. Edwin and Andrew talk about the God of the Old Testament. Lots of people today think that God is a mean, awful, hateful bully. Skeptics and atheists alike try to propagate that misconception. But perhaps there is a different explanation. 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 t...
Sep 30, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Psalm 5 This psalm is another morning prayer. David didn't want to wait until later in the day to make his connection with God. He wanted to kick the day off right. Edwin and Andrew talk about prioritizing our connection with God, especially focusing on prayer. 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...
Sep 29, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Psalm 5 David was the king of Israel, but he recognized that there is a King greater than him. He was a vassal to the one true King of Israel. We all need to recognize who the true King is. My King and my God. Edwin and Andrew talk in this conversation about the Real King. Guess who it is. 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 a...
Sep 28, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Psalm 4 David talks about the joy he receives from the presence of God. It is more than folks have when they have a great harvest. Edwin and Andrew talk about a possible approach to the psalm that has David speaking on behalf of the Priests and Levites and the illustration that provides of great joy in a relationship with 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@ChristiansMeetH...
Sep 25, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Psalm 4 David is giving somebody the advice that they need to trust in the Lord. Edwin and Andrew discuss the possible audience for this advice. They also talk about what it means for us and how we can follow the same advice today. 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 me...
Sep 24, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Psalm 4 How long? It's a common question in Scripture. Sometimes it is God asking how long His people will keep disobeying. Sometimes it is someone asking how long God will allow enemies to continue or suffering to go on. In Psalm 4, David is asking his detractors how long they're going to keep banging their heads against the wall. Edwin and Andrew talk about "How Long?" in today's Text Talk. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learn...
Sep 23, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Psalm 4 Irving Berlin must have been on to something when he wrote that if we're having trouble sleeping, we ought to count our blessings instead of sheep. David demonstrates a similar point in Psalm 4. It's a psalm that contrasts some folks who have trouble sleeping and one who is able to lay down and sleep in peace. Edwin and Andrew talk about one of the key differences. David is able to count his blessings. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here . Let us know...
Sep 22, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 17
