30 Minutes In The New Testament

Paul compares his ministry to a race. He pulls from the exodus to talk about the Lord's Supper and give a warning about pride. And Paul promises that God always gives the tempted a way of escape. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

The Corinthians think they know some things, and Paul explains this "knowledge" puffs up. Paul discusses how freedom includes both freedom to do and not to do. And Paul isn't demanding a salary so that his boast in the gospel remains unencumbered. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Paul begins to talk about living in the state you find yourself. How is the servant free and the free a servant? Why is he so in favor of people remaining single? Has marriage taken a place in the modern church that it didn't have in Paul's mind? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Paul moves to discussing sex and marriage while moving in and out of speaking for the Lord and giving his opinion. Should everyone get married? Is it holier not to? What if your spouse doesn't believe? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Paul brings up people within the church bringing lawsuits against each other. Baptism seems to be the event he is determined to root them in. And Paul repeats and adds to some statements he has heard coming from the church. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Paul continues to expose the divisions in the Corinthian church, mixing in some sarcasm. He explains his role as a spiritual father and why they should listen to him. And Paul demands a certain man be removed from the congregation, so he might come to repentance. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Who Am I Book Donate

Paul continues to explain how division is contrary to the foundation of Christ crucified. Some who have now thought themselves wise need to look at the foolishness of God again. And Paul isn't concerned with the judgment of men. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Paul explains the power of the gospel regardless of the weaknesses of its preacher. The Corinthians are Christians, but they are still infants with much to learn. Humanness is raging in Corinth, but Paul is rooting every good promise in Christ. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Erick and Daniel begin Paul's first letter to the Corinthians in this episode. There is a lot going wrong in the Corinthian church, yet Paul begins by rooting all assurance and sanctification in the person of Christ. Factions have risen about teachers and who baptized you, so Paul appeals to the unity we have in Christ. All this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Erick and Daniel wrap up the gospel of Luke in this episode. Jesus explains the scriptures to two men on the road to Emmaus, but they don't know it is him until he blesses and breaks bread. Jesus then appears to the eleven disciples and makes sure they know he remains flesh. The Holy Spirit is promised, and Jesus ascends to heaven. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The two criminals crucified next to Jesus have very different responses to what they see and hear. Jesus breathes his last. A man involved, yet opposed to everything that has happened, buries the body of Jesus... but he doesn't stay in the tomb long. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod but they don't find Him guilty of anything. The scribes and chief priests keep applying pressure until Jesus is condemned and a murder is released. Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus' cross and the "King of the Jews" is crucified. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Erick and Daniel wrestle with a strange passage involving a pair of swords. Jesus is under extreme stress as the cross draws near. Judas betrays his friend with a kiss. And Peter denies he knows Jesus three times. All of this is discussed in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Judas is set to betray Jesus as the Lord's Supper is instituted. The rest of the disciples move from debating who will betray Jesus to who is the greatest. And Peter is told he will deny he even knows Jesus. What is going on in the Lord's Supper? Why are the words "for you" so important? And what encouragement can take from Jesus' words to Peter? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen...

It's almost all eschatology is this episode. Jesus talks about the temple being destroyed and what that means while telling the disciples that most of them will die but not perish. Does anything need to happen for Christ to return? Is Jesus talking about things that have happened or things that will happen? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Dona...

Jesus is preaching the gospel in the freshly cleansed temple when the chief priests and scribes challenge His authority. Jesus is unable to be trapped and tells a parable that fuels the anger of the religious leaders. The Sadducees engage with Jesus on the resurrection and who the Christ is and He warns everyone about the false piety of the scribes. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a lis...

Jesus tells a parable about a ruler that nobody wants because He is both a giver and a thief. He then rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to pick a fight and ends up at the temple with tears in His eyes, rebuke on His tongue, and a whip in His hand. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Article on Jesus Cleansing the Temple Donate

A rich ruler wants to know what to do to get to heaven. The law does what it does, and he goes away sad. A blind man cries out for mercy and gets it. And it is necessary for Jesus to stay at the house of a short chief tax collector which results in repentance and salvation. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Erick and Daniel spend a lot of time on a parable Jesus tells to "some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt" and how everyone gets trapped in it. They end by discussing what it means to bring children to Jesus. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jesus is on His way to the cross but goes out of His way to encounter a group of lepers. The kingdom of God isn't where people think it is. Jesus talks about His second coming, does what He says support the doctrine of the rapture? And we are told a parable about praying for the Lord to come quickly. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jesus tells a parable about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus. Is this a story about hell or something else? Why does the poor man get a name while the rich man does not? Jesus goes on to talk about temptation, sin, and forgiveness. Where does forgiveness come from and what does faith the size of a mustard seed have to do with it? Erick​ and Daniel​ discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 P...

Jesus tells a parable that is one of the toughest parts of the New Testament to interpret. What is going on with the Dishonest Manager in this story? How are we to understand the commendation of what seems unjust? How does Jesus move from this strange parable to rebuking the Pharisees? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Conversations On The Formula Of Concord...

Jesus has some words regarding saltiness before having the Pharisees complain His choice of dinner guests. Jesus has three parables to tell about the pursuing love of God and what repentance is really all about. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Conversations On The Formula Of Concord Donate

Jesus tells people not to exalt themselves or they will end up humbled and tells a parable about throwing banquets. The Kingdom of God continues to look more and more upside-down. God is determined to have His house full and Jesus tells us to hate our families. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate

Jesus compares the kingdom of God to seemingly common and insignificant things. Someone wants to know how many people will be saved and Jesus responds in an interesting way. What does it mean to enter through the narrow door? Jesus laments over Jerusalem and another person is healed on the Sabbath. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Paul & The Resurrection Bo...