Tough Texts

Nov 14 2024 58 ep. 25 mins 84
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Welcome to Tough Texts, where difficult sections of Scripture are broken down each and every week. Join the executive director of 1517, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price, as they read and examine Scriptural texts that are classically difficult to discern.

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Lying and Dying (Acts 5:1-11)

Nov 14 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts chapter 5. They provide the context of the early church and the Council of Jerusalem, highlighting the opposition the believers faced from both Jewish and Roman authorities. They explain that the sin in this narrative is not the withholding of money, but the lying

God Talk vs. Devil Talk (Matthew 16:21-23)

Oct 24 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the complexities of faith as illustrated in Matthew 16:21-23. The conversation centers around contrasting Peter's earlier confession of Jesus as the Christ compared to Peter's rebuke of Jesus fortelling his death and ressurection. The discussion also touches on the relationship between the disciples and Je

Rocked by Christ (Matthew 16:13-23)

Oct 10 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss the passage in Matthew 16 where Jesus rebukes Peter after Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. They explore the significance of Peter's confession and its role in the foundation of the church. They also discuss the meaning of Jesus giving Peter the keys to the kingdom of heav

Family by Faith (Mark 3:30-35)

Sep 26 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price continue their discussion on the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Mark chapter 3. They explore the context of the text, which includes Jesus casting out demons and the scribes accusing him of being possessed by the devil. They also discuss Jesus' response to his family's request to see him and his statement that those who do the

Epic Unbelief (Mark 3:20-29)

Sep 12 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss Mark chapter 3, focusing on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. They explore the context of the passage, where Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub. Scott and Dan analyze Jesus' response, explaining that Satan cannot cast out Satan and that Jesus is actually binding the strong man

Fruitless and Faithless (Mark 11:12-33)

Aug 28 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the puzzling story in Mark 11 about Jesus cursing a fig tree and clearing the temple. They explore how this narrative features a story-within-a-story format, beginning with Jesus cursing a fig tree for having no fruit, then disrupting the temple activities, and finally returning to the withered fig tree.

Ministry of Reconciliation For You (2 Corinthians 5)

Aug 15 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price dive into 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. This passage is often taken out of context, which can lead to misunderstandings about judgment and faith. Scott and Dan emphasize the importance of reading this verse within the broader context of Paul's message, where he assures believers of the promise of new life in Christ and H

Purposeful Patience For You (2 Peter 3:1-10)

Aug 01 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price tackle 2 Peter Chapter 3, addressing the concept of eschatology and the patience of God in delaying Christ’s return. They discuss the common belief in every generation that they are living in the last days and how God's patience is aimed at allowing more people to repent. Join them as they break down these vers

Eyes of the Adulterers (Matthew 5:27-30)

Jul 18 2024 26 mins  
In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott and Dan dive into Matthew 5:27-30, exploring Jesus' words on lust and the deeper implications of sin beyond mere outward actions. They discuss how Jesus intensifies the commandment against adultery, emphasizing that even lustful thoughts are sinful, highlighting the pervasive nature of sin and the need for a righteousness that comes from Chr

The Wages of Sin is Not Death? (1 John 5:13-21)

Jul 04 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith dive into the complexities of 1 John 5:13-21. They take a look at the conclusion of 1 John, discussing the assurance of eternal life, the importance of praying according to God's will, and the distinction between sins that lead to death and those that don't. Are there sins that don't lead to death? Is John sugges