30 Minutes In The New Testament

After some non-spoiler Star Wars talk Daniel and Erick wrap up the "the woes" Jesus dished out on the Pharisees. Hypocrisy seems to be a big theme in what Jesus is saying. How and when do we judge? Is Jesus angry or broken-hearted... or both? It's all in this episode. Check it out!

Jesus is about to go after those who sit in the seat of Moses. What does that mean and why does Jesus tell the people to listen to them but not follow them? Tying up heavy burdens, slamming the door of heaven shut in people's faces and making converts twice the children of the devil are some of the indictments Jesus brings on the Pharisees. Legalism is full of loopholes and the legalism of Jesus' day is no different. Daniel and Erick discuss all of these things in this episode. Check it out!

Jesus is put to the test in a series of questions about taxes, the resurrection of the dead and the greatest commandment. What does His answer about money tell us about who we are? What does His answer about the resurrection tell us about our identities in the new creation? Why does He bring up commandments they didn't ask about in His answer to the Law. Then Jesus turns the tables and asks a question of His own. Daniel and Erick talk about all of this. Check it out!

Jesus tells two stories foreshadowing Israel's rejection of Him and His death. There is much about vineyards, dead Prophets, wedding feasts and imputed righteousness going on and the scandal of God's plan to save the world is on full display. Daniel and Erick talk about it all in this episode. Check it out!

A cursed fig tree, faith to do anything, mounts being thrown into the sea and the rejection of John the Baptizer. How are all of these things connected? Daniel and Erick are back from the conference in San Diego and ready to talk through all of this. Check it out!

Two blind men see without sight. People shout "Hosanna" as Jesus rides into Jerusalem. Why is this text so important and what is going on behind that strange word? Jesus makes His way to the temple and things get shaken up before we see His mercy on full display again. Reformation always gets pushback. Daniel and Erick will explain why. Have a listen!

Jesus tells a Parable about a master calling workers into His vineyard. What is the point here? How is "begrudging God His generosity" a problem for all of us? Jesus tells His disciples why he must go to Jerusalem on the Passover. A mother makes a request of Jesus and He asks a question about drinking the cup He must drink. There is a lot going on and Daniel and Erick cover it all. Check it out!

People are bringing children to Jesus and He has to again explain to the disciples why this is not just ok but good. What does it tell us about children and Jesus? Then a young rich man asks Jesus what good thing he must do to get to heaven. This exchange ends sadly but there are words of hope in the aftermath. Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more in this episode. Check it out! Conference Info: www.herewestillstand.org

The Pharisees try to test Jesus with a question about divorce. There is a lot cultural context needed to explain the motivation of the question and why Jesus' response is so scandalous. Daniel and Erick walk through it all. It's marriage, sex, divorce, and Jesus in this episode. Check it out!

In this episode Daniel and Erick cover Peter asking Jesus how many time he must forgive someone. Jesus gives an answer more extreme than Peter would have ever considered. Jesus follows this with a parable about an unforgiving servant. Forgiveness is tough. This text is tough. But there is good news in it. Have a listen!

Cutting off body parts to avoid sin? Jesus has some strong words about temptation and the horrors of sin this week. But He follows it with a comforting parable about wandering sheep. How are we to handle it when someone sins against us? What is the goal of "church discipline" and what does two or more gathered in God's name have to do with it? Daniel and Erick talk about this and more this week. Have a listen!

Jesus talks more about His death and resurrection. The disciples are still distressed. Why does the resurrection seem to be completely missed by them? What is the temple tax and what's up with money in a fish mouth? Daniel and Erick spend some time talking about tithing before moving on to Jesus talking about faith like a child and being fitted for a millstone. There is a lot going on in this episode. Check it out!

What does Jesus mean by "Taking up your cross and following Him?" Where is it that we die? Some will not see death until they Jesus in His glory. Is this the transfiguration? Why are Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration? What does Peter's response have to do with the theology of the cross vs a theology of glory? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen discuss all of this and more in this episode. Check it out!

Peter confesses Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus says this confession is a gift from God and He will build His church on that rock. Is He talking about Peter or something else? What's up with the gates of hell not prevailing against the church and the keys to the kingdom of heaven? Jesus then talks about His upcoming death and resurrection and has some strong words for Peter when he objects. There is a lot going on and Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen discuss it all. Check it out!

Did Jesus call a woman a dog? What does "great" faith look like? Jesus continues to feed thousands of people with a little food. Why is bread so important and what is up with the leaven of the Pharisees and their constant sign seeking? The disciples struggle to get what is going on so Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen give it a shot. Check it out!

Jesus still can't get any alone time. The disciples are in a storm and Jesus comes walking on the water. Peter has a not so brilliant idea. The Pharisees are upset about unwashed hands. And Jesus lays to waste any notion that being clean outside equals being clean inside. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all this and more in this episode. Check it out!

A prophet is without honor in his hometown and Jesus doesn't do many miracles where they don't believe Him. Why is that? John the Baptist is beheaded and Herod is haunted by him. Jesus finds out and tries to be alone but the crowds are still following and this results in Him preforming one of the most famous miracles in the Bible. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all of this in this episode. Check it out!

In this episode Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen get excited about the straight shot of gospel found in the parable of The Treasure in the Field. Then another parable about preaching the gospel liberally, this time featuring nets and fish. And what is Jesus talking about when He says to bring out of your treasure what is new and old? They discuss it all. Check it out!

It's more parables in this episode. There more be a lot more going on between the weeds, the wheat and God than you think. Why are we always trying to purify everything and should we? A little leaven leavens the whole lump and that's good news if we're talking about faith and mustard seeds. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen cover all that and more. Check it out!

Who are Jesus' brothers, sisters and mother? Are there greater realities than what we see with our eyes? Jesus tells a story about poor farming practices and good seed and bad soil. Is it up to us to become good soil? Can you reject God? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all this and more in this episode. Check it out!

This week Jesus continues to go after the Pharisees. Bad trees and bad fruit. Little devils. Being justified and condemned by your words. The sign of Jonah. And evil spirits roaming around waterless places. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen sort it all out in this episode. Check it out!

The Pharisees are trying to trap Jesus on the Sabbath but made up law doesn't stop Jesus from showing mercy to bruised reeds and flickering wicks then or now. The Pharisees then double-down and attribute the works of Jesus to the Devil. Jesus says this is unforgivable. What exactly is the unforgivable sin? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all of these thing in this episode. Check it out!

Jesus has some hard words for those who call Him a 'drunkard' and say John the Baptist has a demon. He makes Himself the subject of Proverbs 8 while condemning all those who reject Him. But there is good news as He calls all the weary and heavy laden to Himself and names Himself the Lord of rest. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all this and more in this episode. Check it out!

Jesus has not come to bring peace but a sword? What does He mean by setting mothers and fathers against sons and daughters? What does this have to do with why the church is important? Is John the baptist doubting? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all this and more in this episode. Check it out!

Jesus has some strong warnings for his disciples. How much of it applies to us and in what way? Hell and the destruction of the soul comes up as well as denying Christ before men. Are we to be terrified or is this all meant to comfort us? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen sort through it all in this episode. Check it out!

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about why don't we see demon possession the same why they did in the Gospels. The epic unbelief of the Pharisees. What it means that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. Shaking the dust off your feet and little about Judas. It's packed episode so have a listen!

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about Jesus calling death "sleep" and His compassion for children. An outcast woman with a 12 year blood issue touches Jesus and is made well and blind men receive their sight. What does all this healing tell us about Jesus and why don't we experience the same thing? They tackle that and more. Check it out!

Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector and then ruffles some feathers by eating with sinners. The disciples of John the Baptist don't understand why Jesus and His disciples don't fast and Jesus answers them in a very strange way. Join Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen as they discuss tax collecting, the call of Jesus, eating with sinners, old garments/new cloth and new wine/old wineskins.

It's all about the authority of Jesus in this episode. It's shown in stories involving demons, pigs, forgiveness of sins and baptism. There is a lot to cover in these texts. Have a listen!

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson tackle Jesus' odd responses to those who desire to "follow Him" and how He is isn't into your promises. Then the disciples are in a boat in a storm with Jesus asleep and what do those of real "little faith" do? Listen and find out!

The sermon on the mount is over but the crowd is still following Jesus. It's all about healing this episode as Jesus shows mercy on lepers, Roman servants and Mother-in-laws. Plus: How do you make Jesus marvel? Check it out!

False teachers, trees and fruit and building your house on the rock. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all these things as they wrap up the sermon on the mount. Check it out!

Ask, seek and knock and God will take care of it. What exactly are we being promised here? Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson talk about it and then tackle the famous "Golden rule." Check it out!

It's all about judging in this episode! Judge not lest you be judged, specks and planks in the eye and casting pearls to the swine. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson talk about all of it!

It's time to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. But don't worry, there is nothing to be anxious about. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson continue their study on the sermon on the mount. Check it out!

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson continue working through the sermon on the mount. Forgive to be forgiven? Public fasting? What are those things about? They also tackle storing up treasures on earth and serving God and money. The Law is coming strong but it's all pointing us all to the One dishing it out. Have a listen.

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen finish up the Lord's Prayer. They talk a lot about repentance, forgiveness, temptation, bitterness and bread meaning more than bread. Check it out!

Daniel and Erick start the Lord's Prayer in this episode! They only get through the first two verses but have a lot to say about the words "our Father", the holiness of God, the kingdom of God, the will of God and prayer in general. Have a listen!

Daniel and Erick have finally made it out of Matthew 5 but they're still in the sermon on the mount and Jesus is talking about "practicing your righteousness before men". Giving, prayer and sounding trumpets, they cover it all in this episode. Check it out!

Daniel and Erick finish up Matthew 5 in this episode. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, love your enemies, give to those who ask... they talk about all of it and how it throws us on Christ. Check it out!

Lust, adultery, divorce, oaths, Daniel and Erick talk about it all as they continue to look at Jesus' sermon on the mount. There is a bunch of cultural context to what Jesus is saying and yet we all still end up guilty. But there is hope... Check it out!

Daniel and Erick spend this episode discussing the Law of God, what Jesus says about it and what His relationship to it is. Jesus is cranking the Law up but it's all to drive us to Himself. Check it out!

Daniel and Erick spend this episode talking about what it means to be "persecuted for righteousness" and how Christians are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. There is a lot to say and some of it may not be what you're thinking. Check it out!

40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament have come together for the Christ Hold Fast Christmas Special! Join Daniel Emery Price, Chad Bird and Erick Sorensen as they talk about their favorite Christmas hymns and take a look at the prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus from the book of Isaiah. Have a listen and Merry Christmas!

This week Daniel and Erick start making their way through the sermon on the mount. The blessedness of the poor in spirit, the mourning, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart and the peacemakers is all discussed and it's all good news in Jesus! Check it out!

Daniel and Erick talk about Jesus picking up the message of John after his arrest, the strange place He starts His ministry, the calling of the first disciples and somehow bring this all around to tipping at restaurants. Check it out!

Daniel and Erick talk about Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted, the way the Devil goes about it and how Jesus overcomes it. The Devil is being disarmed and the temptation of Jesus is actually very good news! Check it out!

Daniel and Erick explore the Baptism of Jesus. Why was He baptized? Why is righteousness at stake? What does it say about our repentance. These questions and more are addressed in this jam-packed 30 minutes. Check it out!

John the Baptizer is preaching in the wilderness, tons of people are getting baptized, the mountains are being laid low and John tells the religious leaders about one who will baptize with fire. Daniel and Erick talk about all of that and more in this episode, check it out!

Daniel and Erick wrap up Matthew chapter 2 talking about Jesus in Egypt, the slaughter of the Jewish infants and what it means to grow up in Galilee. Check it out!