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Psalm 59 (ESV) While the heading of Psalm 59 claims a pre-kingship event in the life of David as background, the psalm itself seems to be about some event happening to David and Israel during his reign. Andrew and Edwin consider why. 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 58 (NCV) Andrew and Edwin uncover a facet of Jesus we often overlook. Jesus is judge. He came to judge and defeat sin, Satan, and death which He accomplished in the crucifixion and resurrection. He is coming again to judge and defeat all those who determine to side with sin, Satan, and death. We must be on Jesus's side. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking...

Psalm 58 (NASB95) We struggle with imprecations like those found in Psalm 58. Because Jesus prayed for those who were crucifying Him to be forgiven, we balk at prayers to bring curses down on those who disobey God. Andrew and Edwin dig into the concept of imprecations and when they are appropriate. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us know what you a...

Psalm 58 (NIV) In a previous conversation, Andrew and Edwin consider the role and job of judges. Today's conversation focuses on the great miscarriage of justice by judges and leaders setting the stage for the imprecations of Psalm 58. 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...

Psalm 58 (NKJV) The Old Testament laws concerning judges and carrying out justice provide the background for Psalm 58. Andrew and Edwin give us a quick survey of the role of judges under the 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 Faceboo...

Psalm 58 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin take a closer look at the ancient heading supplied with Psalm 58. They especially home in on the popular tune "Do Not Destroy." This tune seems to completely contrast with the tune. 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@ChristiansMeetHe...

Psalm 57 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in Psalm 57 by remembering another storm. In Mark 4, the disciples found themselves in a destructive storm. They cried out to someone. That someone calmed the storm and delivered them. They asked, "Who is this that even the winds and the waves obey him?" Psalm 57 answers: "God Most High." That's Jesus. Read the written devo that g...

Psalm 57 (New Century Version) Andrew and Edwin get a bit nerdy in today's conversation, noticing a specific sentence structure repeated between vs. 1 and vs. 7. (Don't go to sleep, this is cool.) They recognize a call and response. That is, they see David call out in prayer for mercy and God respond by making him strong and steadfast. Certainly, God promises deliverance. However, while...

Psalm 57 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin compare David's prayer to Jesus's famous model prayer. The connection is about bringing the glory of God from heaven to earth. They make a special point about our own agency and involvement. If God's glory should fill the earth, where should it start? With us. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us know...

Psalm 57 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discover a recurring image in the Psalms: enemies with knife, spear, and sword infested mouths. Of course, the Psalmists speak metaphorically. Slander, gossip, plotting, threats hurt. David compares his enemies to the lions he faces in the wilderness. Though he goes to bed in danger, he wakes up to praise God. Our hosts compare this psalm to Daniel's very lite...

Psalm 57 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the potential historical setting for the psalm, finding David take refuge in a cave. However, while the refuge in 1 Samuel may look like a cave, in  Psalm 57 we learn David really finds refuge in God. This prompts us to ask about our refuge. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us know what you are learning or any...

Psalm 56: (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in Psalm 56 because Paul finds Jesus in Psalm 56. How do we know God is for us? Paul says we know because He sent Jesus as our sacrifice. If God would do that for us, what will He not do? 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@Chris...

Psalm 56 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin find comfort in God's tear bottle and record book. The enemy wants us to believe God has abandoned us when we face mournful events. Not so. God is with us. God records. God will respond in the appropriate time. 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 T...

Psalm 56: (Christian Standard Bible) Andrew and Edwin get to the central question of this psalm. Will the wicked get away with it? Will the enemies escape in their sins? We fear that when enemies attack, don't we? David had the same question. Oh yeah, and Edwin might present a chiasm in this conversation. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us kno...

Psalm 56 (NKJV) David says both that he fears and the he won't fear. Which is it? Do you ever fear? Andrew and Edwin dig into David's fears and how he addressed them, helping us face our fears and come out in 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@ChristiansMeet...

Psalm 56 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin recognize the great contrast in Psalm. On one side, man lurks, attacks, injures. On the other side, God records, lifts up, delivers. When God is on our side, what can man do to 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.    ...

Psalm 55 (New Century Version) Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in Psalm 55. Like David, Jesus also faced betrayal. Like David, it was by a close friend. Like David, Jesus found victory. When we are betrayed, we can walk in the footsteps of David and Jesus. 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...

Psalm 55 (New International Version) Andrew and Edwin consider the imprecatory nature of some of David's statements in Psalm 55. They remind us of what we learned in Season 2 about the nature of imprecation in the psalms. In this conversation, they notice the imprecatory statements don't come from a vacuum, but from the history of God's people. Read the written devo that goes along...

Psalm 55 (Christian Standard Bible) Andrew and Edwin consider Psalm 55 in the historical context of Absalom's rebellion and God's victory over him. No matter who betrays us, God is bigger and will provide deliverance and victory. 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@...

Psalm 55 (New King James Version) Andrew and Edwin consider David's wish to be a dove fleeing into the wilderness. They discuss our desires to find escape, encouraging us instead to hang on to God 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.    ...

Psalm 55 (English Standard Version) Everything seemed resolved at the end of Psalm 54. We breathed a sigh of relief. But then we read Psalm 55. What happened? Life went from bad to worse. Andrew and Edwin discuss what to do when that happens. 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 TextTa...

Psalm 54: New American Standard Bible (1995) Andrew and Edwin consider what we may want to Share with others based on Psalm 54. Of course, now that we are back in the Psalms, Friday means finding Jesus in the Psalms. It's always a good Friday on Text Talk. 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 54: New International Version Andrew and Edwin consider how Psalm 54 provokes Hope in God and His Word. 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...

Psalm 54: The Bay Psalm Book Andrew and Edwin consider how Psalm 54 provokes Trust 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...

Psalm 54: New King James Version Andrew and Edwin consider how Psalm 54 Admonishes us and what application we can make to our own lives.       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 Liv...