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Psalm 11 Most commentators suggest David was being given the literal advice to flee to the mountains, but he decided he wouldn't do it. The big problem with this is David always fled to the mountains. He fled to the mountains when Saul was chasing him. He fled to the mountains when Absalom rebelled. So, what is actually going on here. Edwin and Andrew discuss what "fleeing to the mountai...

Psalm 10 Psalm 9 and 10 end on the same note. People need to realize they are just people. We are mere mortals. We need to realize that anyone who attacks us is only human. They are, as Warren Wiersbe calls them, merely "Earth Dwellers." We need to be Heaven Dwellers. And our King is The Heaven Dweller. We have nothing to fear. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by c...

Psalm 10 Because God wasn't acting quickly, not only were the liars having time and even seeming reason to pass on their lies, but it was also putting the psalmist and all who heard the liars in danger. The longer God wasn't doing something about the lies, the more credence folks might give to the lies. The more likely they are to start believing the lies. Edwin and Andrew talk about how...

Psalm 10 What is this psalmist most worried about? It isn't actually his personal affliction. It is not even the great affliction of others. He isn't mostly worried about people getting away with stuff. Nope. What he is most worried about is God's reputation. Edwin and Andrew explore how amazing that is and also jump into one of the most profound lessons on prayer that we can learn...

Psalm 10 This psalm begins with some shocking and uncomfortable questions. In fact, Christians might shudder to ever ask these questions themselves. Yet, here they are in an inspired prayer. When God wanted to record the kinds of prayers we can pray, He included this one. Edwin and Andrew discuss the potential answers to these question and just the amazing fact that God is big enough to let us ask...

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&ap...

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...

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....

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 wri...

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 communi...

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 y...

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 a...

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...

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@Christia...

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 o...

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 her...

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...

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@ChristiansMeetHer...

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 h...

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 question...

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 commun...

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...

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...

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...

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...