30 Minutes In The New Testament

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 and good works come forth. Live episodes are always a lot of fun, so have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate Hillcrest Lutheran Academy

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. Paul argues for the resurrection being an orthodox Jewish position. He then recounts his conversion again, as part of his defense. What does the indium "kick against the goads" mean and why does Paul use it? Festus thinks Paul has gone insane and the leaders agree to send him to Rome. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand Conference Scandalous Stories Book 1517 Podcast Network Donate

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. Felix puts Paul in prison where he spends the next two years. The new Governor tries to get Paul to go back to Jerusalem but Paul appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome. Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more. Have a listen! Scandalous Stories Book Here We Still Stand Conference 1517 Podcast Network Donate

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 makes a series of brilliant moves involving both the Roman authorities and the Jewish religious leaders. Paul is one sharp Apostle, and Daniel and Erick discuss it all in this episode. Have a listen! Scandalous Stories Book Here We Still Stand 1517 Podcast Network Donate

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? James has a plan to help those "zealous for the law" accept Paul. It doesn't go as planned. Paul ends up beaten by a mob and is almost killed. Should Paul have ever gone along with this plan? Daniel and Erick talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Donate

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. There is nothing that angers people more than having their idols exposed. The church is meeting on Sunday for the Lord's Supper and Paul preaches a man to sleep. The man falls out of a window and dies but is raised back to life. Paul knows the end of his ministry is coming and tells the people at Ephesus that they will not see him again. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Donate

We are introduced to Apollos. He is a good preacher who needs a certain part of his theology tweaked. What is going on with believers not knowing about the Holy Spirit? Reasoning with people is a big part of Paul's evangelism strategy. Paul's reputation and message spreads until all of Asia hears the gospel. Handkerchiefs are being used to heal people while some men try to tap into the power of God and end up beaten and naked. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen!

Paul is busy traveling, preaching and making tents. How does his strategy change based on which group he is talking to? We hear his famous argument at Mars Hill. Is he really done with the Jews? Why do all these people and places matter? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Livestream

Paul and Silas experience a miraculous prison escape through an earthquake, leading to the jailer's dramatic conversion. Their faith shines during imprisonment, showcasing the power of worship in adversity. The podcast dives into family conversions in early Christianity, emphasizing household faith practices. It also discusses the balance between the church as an institution and a movement. The conversation highlights the importance of grace and scriptural examination, pointing to the eagerness of the Bereans to learn and grow.

Paul and Barnabas separate in a dispute over John Mark. Timothy is introduced and for some reason Paul has him circumcised. God tells them not to preach in Asia. A woman is baptized along with her entire household. And casting out a demon gets Paul and the boys beaten and thrown in prison. Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more. Have a listen!