In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. Join us as we examine how this passage shows us a God that isn't afraid to be wild with the gospel. What does this parable teach us about the the gifts God has given us? What does this passage show us about the consequences of rejecting Christ's gifts? Join us as we reveal a wild God that frees us to share gospel with others.

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In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into a strange passage from 2 Kings 2:19-25, where Elisha, the prophet, sends bears to maul small boys. How did your sunday school teach this text? How do we better understand this passage in context? How does this passage reveal God's law, especially when dealing with idolatry? Join us this week as we explore these questions and more.

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In today's episode Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Exodus 32:1-14, a fascinating passage that sheds light on God's relationship with His people. How does this text of the golden calf challenge our understanding of God's faithfulness? What can we learn about the consequences of idolatry and God's wrath? What does it look like to argue with God? What does it look like when God repents? And most importantly, how does this narrative point us to the redemptive work of Christ? Tune in as we uncover the rich theological insights found within Exodus 32:1-14.

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In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Matthew 8:28-34. This passage recounts the encounter of Jesus with two demon-possessed men, and their subsequent deliverance. Join us as we explore the significance of this narrative, discussing the the authority of Christ and the transformative power of His Word. What can we learn about the Christ's power and authority in the face of spiritual opposition? What insight does this narrative give us about baptism? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!

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In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore Matthew 18:21-35, a difficult parable shared by Jesus. We will examine the profound themes of forgiveness, mercy, and the importance of recognizing our own sinfulness. How does this passage shape our understanding of God's grace and our relationships with one another? What insights can we gain on forgiveness and repentance? Join us as we dive into Matthew 18:21-35 and discover its significance for our lives.

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In today's episode, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price turn our attention to 2 Samuel 6:1-11, a strange passage that recounts the story of King David's attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem leading to the death of Uzzah. Join us as we explore the theological significance of this narrative, examining the ways in which God intends to approach sinners and their need for His mediation. What does it look like when God puts His hands on sinners? How does God intend to be "hands on" with us?

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In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into the profound teachings of John 6:22-59. This passage presents Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life, where He declares, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." How can we understand the sacrament of Holy Communion in light of Jesus' words? What significance does Jesus' statement hold for our understanding of salvation and the means of grace? Join us as we uncover the rich theological insights from this powerful passage.

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price explore the difficult texts of the Bible and their relevance to our daily lives. We will be examining Luke 14:25-27, a passage in which Jesus discusses the cost of discipleship. How does this passage challenge our understanding of what it means to be a disciple? What does it mean to "hate" our family in the context of following Jesus? Join us as we explore these questions and more.

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In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price will be diving into Matthew 15:21-28, a passage that challenges our understanding of faith in Christ and His mercy. In this text, a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter's healing. What is the significance of Jesus' response to the Canaanite woman? Join us as we explore this tough text.

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Should Christians be baptized? In the first episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price examine 1 Peter chapter 3. This text famously proclaims the necessity of baptism for Christians. Scott and Dan take a closer look to figure out what Peter is saying. 

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