30 Minutes in the New Testament

Marriage, sex, and what makes someone holy.

No lawsuits, real freedom and fleeing sin all because of Baptism

Paul continues to expose the divisions in the Corinthian church, mixing in some sarcasm.

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.

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…

Erick and Daniel begin Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in this episode.

Erick and Daniel wrap up the gospel of Luke in this episode.

Erick and Daniel discuss Luke's account of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod and ends up crucified.

Three denials, two swords, and one kiss.

Jesus, Judas, Peter, and the Lord's Supper

It’s almost all eschatology is this episode. Is Jesus talking about things that have happened or things that will happen?

Chief Priests, Scribes, Sadducees, and a harsh parable.

A giver, a thief, a donkey, and a whip in the hand of Jesus.

Jesus, a rich ruler, a. blind man, and a short tax collector.

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…

Lepers, the Kingdom of God, and the Rapture.

Jesus tells a parable about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus. Is this a story about hell or something else?

Jesus tells a parable that is one of the toughest parts of the New Testament to interpret.

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.

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 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…

Jesus says He is distressed over a certain baptism and division will follow Him. People want to know about degrees of sinners, but Jesus blows apart all ideas of Karma. And a woman is healed on the Sabbath, but the…

Anxiety, big barns, and the folly of assuring your own soul.

Jesus goes to a Pharisee’s house for dinner where He serves up a heavy portion of law.