30 Minutes in the New Testament

Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem as the disciples struggle with greatness.

Jesus foretells His death more than once and the disciples don’t understand it. Jesus says all who follow Him must take up their cross.

Healings, mission trips and how to feed thousands with five loaves of bread and two fish.

Lamps under beds, a raging storm and a demon-possessed man living in a graveyard.

A Pharisee invites Jesus over for dinner and a prostitute shows up. How far does the forgiveness of Jesus go?

Jesus is enemies with death and John the Baptist is the greatest man who ever lived... except for the least in God's kingdom.

Judge not, build your house on the rock and bear some good fruit.

Jesus gives a long list of ethical demands for His disciples that seem contrary to everything that comes naturally.

Sabbath breaking, hand healing, legalism, and the Beatitudes.

A paralytic is lowered through a roof, sins are absolved, an unlikely person is called to follow Jesus and Jesus gets in trouble for partying with sinners.

Leprosy, demons, sinful fishermen and a mother-in-law. All that in more in this episode.

Temptation in the wilderness. A riot in His hometown. Silencing a demon. Jesus is busy in this episode.

John is preaching in the wilderness and baptizing people in the Jordan River.

Jesus is born, and His birth is proclaimed to shepherds which includes good news for all of us.

Daniel and Erick continue in Luke with the birth of John. Zachariah finally speaks and there is much to discuss in what he says.

Gabriel appears to Mary with the shocking announcement that she is to be the mother of the Son of God. How should we view Mary?

Daniel and Erick begin the Gospel of Luke in this episode. After some introduction, they discuss the promise of the birth of John the baptizer.

Daniel and Erick wrap up Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He can “do all things through Christ”, what does that statement mean for him and us?

Paul says he hasn’t yet obtained perfection but is certain he will, but not because of anything he has done.

Paul calls teachers of certain doctrines “dogs” and “evil-doers” and says to be on the look-out for them.

Daniel and Erick are recording live from The Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas!

Daniel and Erick start Paul’s letter to the Philippians in this episode. To live is Christ, to die is gain, and some suffering is a gift.

Daniel and Erick wrap up 2nd Peter. Jesus seems to be taking His time coming again. Why does God’s “soon” take so long?

Peter freaks out on false teachers but argues that the atonement is for the very worst of heretics.

Daniel and Erick begin 2 Peter in this episode. They spend some time discussing some of the controversy around this book and how to engage with it.

Daniel and Erick wrap up the 1 Peter in this episode. There is some discussion about ecclesiology and why Peter calls himself an elder.

What does Peter mean when he says those who suffer have ceased from sin? Do we ever become sinless?

Did Jesus really descend into hell? And did Peter just say Baptism saves us?

Peter tells wives to submit to their husbands. What is the context of this statement? Can it be taken too far?

Peter gives some examples of how to keep our conduct “honorable” before other people.

Peter says that Christ is the cornerstone and we are living stones being built into a house. Is everyone in that house a priest?

Peter says to “prepare your mind for action” and to “be sober-minded.” What does he mean by these things?

Daniel and Erick begin the journey through 1st Peter. The goal of Peter is giving hope to suffering Christian. What does he root their hope in?

Daniel and Erick wrap up the book of Romans.

Paul explains more about bearing with those weak in faith. In what ways should we look at Christ as an example?

Paul gives instruction on how to deal with those with “weak faith”.

If vengeance belongs to God how should we deal with evil?

Paul says in view of God’s mercy we should present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice.

Has God rejected Israel? What happens when you try to obtain the promises of God through law-keeping?

Paul says that many did not obtain righteousness because they pursued it through the law and not faith.

How are we to understand election in Romans 9? What does it mean that God loved Jacob and hated Esau?

All views of election and predestination are not equal. These are doctrines meant to comfort and provide assurance.

Paul says that all his suffering doesn’t compare with the glory that is coming. How is this an encouragement to us?

Daniel and Erick breakdown what it means to be both sinner and saint.

Paul roots the Christian’s death to the law in baptism and makes a scandalous claim that the law arouses sin in people.

Should we sin because we are not under law? How do you talk about the law, the gospel and grace in light of the fact that we still sin?

Paul sees an objection to the gospel he just laid out in chapter 5 coming and gets in front of it. Should we sin to increase grace?

Paul describes the relationship between Adam/Sin and Jesus/righteousness. Why is a clean slate not enough?

Paul starts detailing what it means to be justified. He doubles down on the role of grace

Paul moves to talking about Abraham and how he was justified.

Paul wraps up his exposing of mankind. Did having the law help the Jews at all?

Paul explains how God will justly judge both Jews and Gentiles.

Paul continues to expose all of humanity as sinners. He gives a few examples of God allowing people to do what they want.

Daniel and Erick first spend some more time on verses 16 and 17. Why does Paul need to say that he is not ashamed of the gospel he preaches?

Daniel and Erick continue their study of Romans. Paul is eager to get to Rome to preach the gospel to people who already believe.

Daniel and Erick begin their study of Paul’s letter the Romans in this episode.

It's almost Christmas! And that means 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament are coming together again. Daniel, Chad, and Erick take a look at the 2nd chapter of Matthew and the passages he…

In week three of the Advent series, Daniel and Erick are joined by Jared C Wilson. They look at the genealogy of Christ in the first chapter of Matthew.

In week two of the Advent series, Daniel and Erick are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick. They look at Luke 1:26-38 and discuss the role of Mary and other women in God’s promise of bringing a savior.

In week one of the Advent series, Daniel and Erick are joined by Pastor Matt Popovits. They discuss the relationship between Isaiah 9, John 1, light coming into darkness and God becoming flesh.

Daniel and Erick wrap up Acts in this episode. Paul sets sail to Rome but it is anything but “smooth sailing.”

This is a live episode of 30 Minutes in the New Testament recorded at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Daniel and Erick discuss Mary and Martha hosting Jesus, what it means to abide in Christ and how fruit…

Before Paul is sent to Rome he stands before King Agrippa. We see how politics come into play as the leaders try to figure out what to do.

Forty men make an oath not to eat until they kill Paul and put together a plan to carry it out. The Tribune won’t go along with the plot and instead sends Paul to the Governor.

Paul asks to speak to his accusers and recounts the events that led him there. He says some amazing things about baptism but when he includes God sending him to the Gentiles, the crowd freaks out.

Paul is headed out, but there seems to be some contradictions concerning whether God wants him to go or not. How do we deal with these texts?

Paul wants to deliver an offering to the Jewish church. He sends Timothy to the church in Corinth with a letter as a riot breaks out due to the complaints of an idol maker.

We are introduced to Apollos. He is a good preacher who needs a certain part of his theology tweaked.

Paul is busy traveling, preaching and making tents.

Paul and Silas are singing in prison when an earthquake opens all the doors. A jailer wants to kill himself but ends up baptizing his family instead.

Paul and Barnabas separate in a dispute over John Mark. Timothy is introduced and for some reason Paul has him circumcised.

The early church battles legalism as the Gentiles are brought in. A council is formed and Peter takes a stand.

Paul and Barnabas continue preaching and while the message is spreading, so is the persecution.

Daniel and Erick discuss the woman caught in adultery in a live recording from Tuscarora Conference Center.

Peter is miraculously freed from prison. The church had been praying for it but doesn't believe it when it happens.

More Gentiles believe and we are introduced to the circumcision party. Peter recounts his vision and while we find their theology isn't perfect, they understand repentance.

Healing continues to follow the Apostles. Peter stays with a tanner while a gentile receives a message from an angel to send for the Apostle

Daniel and Erick discuss the conversion of "threat breathing" Saul. A light and voice from heaven call Saul but a preacher and baptism finish the work.

Saul is "ravaging" the church but the gospel is spreading. A magician is converted and baptized but then tries to buy the power of God.

This is a live episode of 30 Minutes in the New Testament recorded at Mabel Murphys in Fergus Falls Minnesota.

Daniel and Erick discuss the arrest, sermon, and stoning of Stephen.

Peter and John are thrown in prison where an angel comes and brings them out.

The Apostle's pray for boldness to keep preaching. The people of the church are selling property and giving the proceeds to the church.

Daniel and Erick spend this entire episode breaking down Peter's sermon and the religious leader's response. Law and gospel are being proclaimed full strength.

Daniel and Erick discuss the early church and their devotion to teaching, the Lord's Supper, fellowship and THE prayers.

What is Peter's response to those looking to be saved? Who and what is baptism FOR?

Daniel and Erick begin the book of Acts. Are there two baptisms? What is going on in the ascension to "heaven?" Who chooses Apostles and do the disciples get it right?

Daniel and Erick finish up the gospel of Matthew in this episode. They discuss the significance of the resurrection, women being the first to see the risen Christ, epic unbelief, and the great commission.

Just in time for Holy Week, Daniel and Erick have come to Matthew's account of the death and burial of Jesus.

This week Daniel and Erick talk about the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus. What is going on with the scarlet robe and crown of thorns?

Daniel and Erick talk about Judas "repenting" for the betrayal of Jesus. The terrible response of the religious leaders and the end result of misapplying Law & Gospel.

Jesus is brought before the religious leaders. People are lying about Him but it's the truth that ultimately offends everyone.

Peter is certain he will not abandon Jesus. None of the disciples can stay awake and pray when asked to.

Daniel and Erick talk about Judas and the danger of mixing religion and politics and the benefits of a low anthropology.

Daniel and Erick discus what is probably the most famous parable concerning the final judgment, the sheep and the goats.

The last few episodes Daniel and Erick have talked about tribulation and the end of all things.

It's all eschatology in this episode as Daniel and Erick wrap up Matthew 24.

Daniel and Erick don't talk much about the tribulation and the end of all things but today is the day!

It's Christmas! And that means 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament are coming together again.

After some non-spoiler Star Wars talk Daniel and Erick wrap up the "the woes" Jesus dished out on the Pharisees.

Jesus is about to go after those who sit in the seat of Moses. What does that mean and why does Jesus tell the people to listen to them but not follow them?

Jesus is put to the test in a series of questions about taxes, the resurrection of the dead and the greatest commandment.

Jesus tells two stories foreshadowing Israel's rejection of Him and His death.

A cursed fig tree, faith to do anything, mounts being thrown into the sea and the rejection of John the Baptizer.

Two blind men see without sight. People shout "Hosanna" as Jesus rides into Jerusalem. Why is this text so important and what is going on behind that strange word?

Jesus tells a Parable about a master calling workers into His vineyard. What is the point here? How is "begrudging God His generosity" a problem for all of us?

People are bringing children to Jesus and He has to again explain to the disciples why this is not just ok but good. What does it tell us about children and Jesus?

The Pharisees try to test Jesus with a question about divorce. There is a lot cultural context needed to explain the motivation of the question and why Jesus' response is so scandalous.

In this episode Daniel and Erick cover Peter asking Jesus how many time he must forgive someone. Jesus gives an answer more extreme than Peter would have ever considered

Cutting off body parts to avoid sin? Jesus has some strong words about temptation and the horrors of sin this week

Jesus talks more about His death and resurrection. The disciples are still distressed. Why does the resurrection seem to be completely missed by them?

What does Jesus mean by "Taking up your cross and following Him?" Where is it that we die? Some will not see death until they Jesus in His glory.

Peter confesses Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus says this confession is a gift from God and He will build His church on that rock. Is He talking about Peter or something else?

Did Jesus call a woman a dog? What does "great" faith look like? Jesus continues to feed thousands of people with a little food.

Jesus still can't get any alone time. The disciples are in a storm and Jesus comes walking on the water.

A prophet is without honor in his hometown and Jesus doesn't do many miracles where they don't believe Him.

In this episode Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen get excited about the straight shot of gospel found in the parable of The Treasure in the Field.

It's more parables in this episode. There more be a lot more going on between the weeds, the wheat, and God than you think.

Who are Jesus' brothers, sisters, and mother? Are there greater realities than what we see with our eyes?

This week Jesus continues to go after the Pharisees. Bad trees and bad fruit. Little devils. Being justified and condemned by your words.

The Pharisees are trying to trap Jesus on the Sabbath but made up law doesn't stop Jesus from showing mercy to bruised reeds and flickering wicks then or now.

Jesus has some hard words for those who call Him a 'drunkard' and say John the Baptist has a demon.

Jesus has not come to bring peace but a sword? What does He mean by setting mothers and fathers against sons and daughters?

Jesus has some strong warnings for his disciples. How much of it applies to us and in what way?

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about why don't we see demon possession the same why they did in the Gospels. The epic unbelief of the Pharisees.

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about Jesus calling death "sleep" and His compassion for children.

Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector and then ruffles some feathers by eating with sinners.

It's all about the authority of Jesus in this episode. It's shown in stories involving demons, pigs, forgiveness of sins and baptism. There is a lot to cover in these texts.

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson tackle Jesus' odd responses to those who desire to "follow Him" and how He isn't into your promises.

The sermon on the mount is over but the crowd is still following Jesus. It's all about healing this episode as Jesus shows mercy on lepers, Roman servants, and Mothers-in-law.

False teachers, trees and fruit and building your house on the rock. Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk about all these things as they wrap up the sermon on the mount.

Ask, seek and knock and God will take care of it. What exactly are we being promised here?

It's all about judging in this episode! Judge not lest you be judged, specks and planks in the eye and casting pearls to the swine.

It's time to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. But don't worry, there is nothing to be anxious about.

Forgive to be forgiven? Public fasting? What are those things about?

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen finish up the Lord's Prayer. They talk a lot about repentance, forgiveness, temptation, bitterness, and bread meaning more than bread.

Daniel and Erick start the Lord's Prayer in this episode! They only get through the first two verses but have a lot to say about the words "our Father", the holiness of God, the kingdom of God, the will of…

Daniel and Erick have finally made it out of Matthew 5 but they're still in the sermon on the mount and Jesus is talking about "practicing your righteousness before men".

Daniel and Erick finish up Matthew 5 in this episode. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, love your enemies, give to those who ask... they talk about all of it and how it throws us…

Lust, adultery, divorce, oaths, Daniel and Erick talk about it all as they continue to look at Jesus' sermon on the mount.

Daniel and Erick spend this episode discussing the Law of God, what Jesus says about it and what His relationship to it is. Jesus is cranking the Law up but it's all to drive us to Himself.

Daniel and Erick spend this episode talking about what it means to be "persecuted for righteousness" and how Christians are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament have come together for the Christ Hold Fast Christmas Special!

This week Daniel and Erick start making their way through the sermon on the mount.

Daniel and Erick talk about Jesus picking up the message of John after his arrest, the strange place He starts His ministry and the calling of the first disciples.

Daniel and Erick talk about Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted, the way the Devil goes about it and how Jesus overcomes it.

Daniel and Erick explore the Baptism of Jesus. Why was He baptized? Why is righteousness at stake? What does it say about our repentance?

John the Baptizer is preaching in the wilderness, tons of people are getting baptized, the mountains are being laid low and John tells the religious leaders about one who will baptize with fire.

Daniel and Erick wrap up Matthew chapter 2 talking about Jesus in Egypt, the slaughter of the Jewish infants and what it means to grow up in Galilee.

How wise were the wise men? What's up with gold, frankincense, and myrrh? God supernaturally preserves Jesus. They talk about all these things and more.

Mary conceives by the Holy Spirit, Joseph is called 'just", a name is given and the reason for it all is revealed.

In this first episode, Daniel and Erick talk about the goal of the podcast, when and who wrote the gospel of Matthew and the redemptive significance of Jesus' genealogy.