Text Talk

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@Christians...

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...

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 wr...

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. Emai...

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 communit...

Psalm 78 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin notice the beginning of this week's psalm is similar, but no exactly the same to many of the other psalms. The difference stands out and reminds us if we want God to give ear to our prayers, we must give ear to His precepts. 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....

Psalm 77 (CEV) Andrew and Edwin pull the veil back from  Psalm 77 and find Jesus as His way went through the sea and seeing 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 clickin...

Psalm 77 (CSB) Andrew and Edwin love the verse that says God's way was through the sea, but we couldn't see His footprints. They spend some time talking about the Lord's Way and its surprising path to holiness and the sanctuary 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 a...

Psalm 77 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin dig in to why Asaph used the distinct marker for the nation of Israel by calling them the "children of Jacob and Joseph." There may be more than just calling to mind the northern tribes. 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...

Psalm 77 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin talk about the two halves of the psalm, the two moods, the two perspectives that stem from two focuses. When we keep thinking about our own feelings, we just get more and more miserable. When we focus on God, we gain courage, confidence, and faith. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us know what you are learning or any...

Psalm 77 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the repeat nature of Psalm 77 and what they learn from getting the tried and true advice for dealing with doubts and struggles. 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...

Psalm 76 (Robert Alter) Andrew and Edwin discuss how Psalm 76 leads them to Jesus. They come from two different directions, but Jesus is the God of Psalm 76. 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...

Psalm 76 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin jump to verse twelve to find the fourth passive verb describing God. But it's the same as the third. God is to be feared. However, in this second half inclusio, we move from mere abject terror to a worshipful reverence and awe. Those who are on God's side fear God, but it is a different kind of fear. Because God's people revere God, they don't ha...

Psalm 76 (ALV) Andrew and Edwin move to the second half of Psalm 76 and the third description of God. He is to be feared. They especially discuss the kind of fear God's enemies should have of 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@ChristiansMeetHere.org.     Join the F...

Psalm 76 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin move to the second of the passive verbs describing God in Psalm 76. God is the one who shines, who is light, who is glorious. 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...

Psalm 76 (LES2) Andrew and Edwin provide some background info on the Septuagint or Greek Version of the Old Testament. Then using it make a connection between Psalm 76 and God's defeat of Assyria when they besieged Jerusalem in the days of Hezekiah. Finally, they explain the structure of Psalm 76 and focus on the first main point about God revealing Himself to Israel. Read the written devo th...

Psalm 75 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in two different but overlapping ways. Edwin discusses how he sees Jesus receiving judgment on our behalf. Andrew talks about seeing Jesus as the judge. It makes for a great conversation. 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@Christ...

Psalm 75 (CSB) Andrew and Edwin encourage humility when it comes to our translation choices pointing out how some of the more "literal" translations still have to make choices about how to deal with idioms and figures of speech. They also consider what the psalmist does when he breaks into this psalm which is mostly God talking. He praises God and gives Him thanks. And this is before God...

Psalm 75 (CEV) Andrew and Edwin are prompted by the day's translation's choices to discuss some translation philosophy and how to look at various translations. They also learn why we should keep praying even when we don't understand how God is acting or why. Because He is the only source of salvation, deliverance, and life. Keep praying to Him because He is the only one who can help...

Psalm 75 (NKJV) In Psalm 74, the psalmist asked "How long?" In Psalm 75, God responds, "When it is the right time?" Andrew and Edwin dig into this connection between the psalms to help us trust God and His timing. 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@Christ...

Psalm 75 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider Psalm 75 not only as its own literary unit, but in the flow of the psalms up to this point. In Psalm 74, the psalmist prays and pleads. In Psalm 75, God responds. 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...

Psalm 74 (JPS) Whether it was creation or the exodus (or actually both), the psalmist dealt with the missing sanctuary by remember the past work of God. Andrew and Edwin encourage us to look back to the work of God in Jesus when we need to tie a knot at the end of our rope and hang on. If God would offer Jesus, He'll do anything to save us. Let's hang on to Him. Read the written devo tha...

Psalm 74 (NASB) Andrew and Edwin dig into what the psalmist got right. He may have been ignorant of some things or misunderstanding some things, but he knew one thing. What matters most is God and His glory. 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...

Psalm 74 Edwin has struggled with Psalm 74. He just doesn't understand how the psalmist didn't understand the answers to his questions already. However, how amazing God accepts the prayer anyway. Andrew and Edwin talk about what a comfort that is for us when we realize we may not understand our own situation and yet God let's us pray. Praise the Lord! Read the written devo that goes...

Psalm 74 (NKJV) When we read Psalm 74 by itself, it's bad enough. When we remember Psalm 73, it becomes devastating. Andrew and Edwin talk about what to do when the one thing helping you keep it together gets taken away. That's what happened to the psalmist when the Lord's sanctuary was destroyed. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us k...