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I am Hal Hammons, a citizen of heaven. I broadcast regular reports of what it is for a child of God to live in Satan's world. My reports typically break down into four segments:"What I've been preaching" -- a point I have made in a recent sermon."What I've been reading" -- A brief breakdown of a book of the Bible or other reading material that has helped me in my understanding or application of the Bible."What I've been hearing" -- news from the internet or other sources about what is going ...
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Today we wrap up my conversation with Edwin Crozier and Tyler Sams, from Lutz, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, respectively; I hope you’ve gotten as much out of it as I did. Links to the great work they do are included in the show notes. Here we discuss the centrality of Jesus in the life and work of a Christian, how we can forget about that from …
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I’ve completed more than 100 books thus far in 2024 — a bit behind my pace from 2023, but still, not too bad. And yes, some of those books were on the short side. But not all — I’ve read six books this year that were 500 pages or longer. I try to balance my reading between fiction, non-fiction and inspirational books. Fiction is lagging behind in 2…
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Revelation 14 (Kingdom NT by N.T. Wright) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the second picture of harvest and judgment. This time a harvest of condemnation. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Face…
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Revelation 14 (NET) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the first picture of harvest and judgment. This is Jesus receiving His kingdom. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join…
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Revelation 14 (LSB) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah talk about the blessing for all those who die in the Lord contrasted with the curse of all those who die in the beast. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join …
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We’ve accidentally stumbled on a bit of a theme this week. Knives are deadly. Poison is deadly. Passion is deadly, too, and I could not be more serious. This week we’ll cover what the Bible says about living a passionate life and why it’s different from the world’s idea; the rivalry that largely defines the state of Texas; what tropical fruit and t…
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Revelation 14 (NKJV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the eternal gospel of the three angels as a contrast with the three woes of the final trumpets. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook c…
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Revelation 14 (ESV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the meaning of the 144,000 for a second time and how they fit as a contrast to those sealed by the false prophet. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Jo…
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Thinking is the whole reason the “What I’ve Been Reading” segment exists on the podcast. In fact, it’s why I read at all. It’s gratifying to read things that confirm what you already were thinking, and that can be a worthwhile exercise. But usually the “thinking” to which I refer in this list is the tougher kind — getting outside my comfort zone an…
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Revelation 13 (CEV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the meaning of the numeric seal on the forehead and hand of those who worship the beast: 666. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook comm…
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Revelation 13 (NET) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah compare the dragon, sea beast, and land beast to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, showing why anyone at anytime would be tempted by Satan and his minions. Hint: the whole reason Revelation was written is because Satan and his minions in the every day life didn't actually look like a dragon and …
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Revelation 13 (NIV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the land beast or beast from the earth, what it represented for the original readers, and some application for modern readers. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMee…
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Poison is bad. You should avoid it, generally. That’s my policy, anyway. And as obvious as I may think that approach is, clearly some people disagree. Today we will deal with people who think the poison of the world can’t possibly hurt them; people so distraught they would rather take poison than deal with their day-to-day lives; the possible benef…
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Revelation 13 (NKJV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the sea beast, what he represented for the original readers, and some applications for the modern readers. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the…
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Revelation 13 (ESV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah back up and recall the big picture of Revelation, the original audience of Revelation, and how all the visions connect back to the individual messages given to each of the seven churches of Asia. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning …
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When I buy a book, I weigh three considerations: my level of interest, the cost, and the. book’s length (more or less in that order). I will never read a book I don’t want to read. I will rarely pay anywhere remotely close to retail (Hal Hammons, famous tightwad; you know my schtick by now) And I would rather read a short book than a long book; if …
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Revelation 12 (NIV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah talk about the battle between the woman and her offspring and the cast down Satan. They give special emphasis to God's protection for the woman. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@Chr…
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Revelation 12 (NASB95) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah talk about the third woe on the earth that comes in the middle of the seventh trumpet. Satan is cast down to earth and wars with the people who obey God and keep His covenant. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions …
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Revelation 12 (NCV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss Jesus--the fulfillment of the seed promise all the way back into Genesis. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the c…
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A knife is like most tools – helpful when used properly, dangerous when used by the wrong person or with the wrong training. This week we’ll discuss the strangest knife story in the Bible and what it says about our connection to God; the strangest and most beautiful knife story on my bookshelf; the debate over whether sharp knives are worth the pri…
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Revelation 12 (NKJV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah talk about the dragon, that serpent of old, the devil and Satan. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by c…
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Revelation 12 (ESV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the multi-faceted nature of the woman in the cosmic sign of Revelation 12. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the …
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Revelation 11 (NASB95) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the shocking verse in this chapter in which people actually repent and give glory to God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook commu…
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We’re back with more of my conversation with Edwin Crozier and Tyler Sams. Links to the great work they do are included in the show notes. In our second session, we discuss the problems that may come when growth is the actual goal, and when we accomplish our goal in even more remarkable fashion than we had hoped. If you’re just wishing the church w…
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Revelation 11 (NIV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah continue the conversation about the two witnesses. Today, they discuss who these two men represent. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook commun…
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This week I’m blessed to be joined by Edwin Crozier and Tyler Sams. Edwin works with the Christians that meet on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida, and cohosts Text Talk, one of my favorite podcasts. Tyler preaches for the University Oaks church in San Antonio, Texas. In the first segment, we discuss the smallest seed in a Jewish garden and what i…
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Revelation 11 (NKJV) Andrew, Edwin, and Elijah discuss the two witnesses and their connections back to people in the Hebrew Scriptures. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and jo…
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Revelation 11 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin welcome Elijah Morris into the Text Talk studios. They discuss what it means for the temple area to be measured looking back to similar measuring in Ezekiel and in Zechariah. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Ema…
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My plan this month was to start my halftime report on the books I’m reading this year, but that’s going to have to wait. The plan now is for a show on my most thought-provoking books, another for surprising books, and then one for my best books. I’ll be sharing those with you in June, Lord willing, instead of the regular monthly report. But I just …
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Revelation 10 (CEV) Andrew and Edwin consider how John includes in his writing hints, clues, and statements of his authority over and against the voices with which the message of truth competes among the churches. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. E…
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Revelation 10 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the significance of John eating the scroll given to him by the angel. They connect it back to a similar scene in the visions of Ezekiel and make application to John's situation. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions yo…
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Revelation 10 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin discuss the mystery of God from Revelation 10 linking back to Daniel's visions and discussion of God's mystery. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook …
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I hope you’ve enjoyed the numbers this month. I have a confession. I did the previous three episodes as an excuse to do this one. This week we’ll discuss the four winds of the earth and how they carry God’s judgment to the four corners of the earth; an example of four-part harmony that works because it doesn’t work; an album that I’ve been wrong ab…
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Revelation 10 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the seven sealed thunders. With the open scroll, we rejoiced that God's word is available to us. With the sealed thunders, we respect God doesn't tell us everything, but all that we need to know. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning …
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Revelation 10 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the connection between the mighty angels in chapters 5 and 10. They also discuss the significance of the open scroll. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join th…
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Revelation 9 (NLT) Andrew and Edwin talk about idolatry and demon worship. They drive home the danger we are in today of heeding the teaching of demons and the influence of demonic wisdom. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@Chris…
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Revelation 9 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin tease out an interesting connection between the fifth and sixth trumpets and a warning God gave Israel in Deuteronomy 8. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Face…
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Revelation 9 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin discuss the cycles of sevens and a connection back to Leviticus 26, when God warned Israel about coming judgment. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook…
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If 1 and 2 are the most important spiritual numbers in the Bible, and I think they are, then 3 may be the most interesting. Everywhere it pops up in the Bible, fascinating things are happening. This week we will discuss the “third day” – and the other third day, and the other third day; a friendship that transformed an entire genre of literature; a…
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Revelation 9 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin recognize the sealing and protection of God's saints against the warnings and judgments was a great reversal from what daily life for the saints seemed like in a Roman context. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. E…
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Revelation 9 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the entire purpose behind the trumpets. John is promoting repentance, among Rome, yes. But actually, among those Christians in the churches of Asia who had been called to repentance. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any question…
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Revelation 8 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin recognize the trumpets are God's response to the prayers of the saints. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by click…
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Revelation 8 (LSB) Andrew and Edwin discuss why God would use such cataclysmic descriptions in apocalyptic literature if He didn't mean the readers to expect them to occur literally, exactly as described. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us a…
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Revelation 8 (NASB95) Andrew and Edwin recognize an event in history said to be fulfilment of amazing wonders and signs just like the ones we read about in Revelation 8, yet they didn't literally happen. This helps us understand how to read Revelation 8. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you …
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It’s all numbers this month. If “One” is the right place to start, “Two” seems like an obvious follow-up. Feel free to guess what the next two weeks may bring. Here we’ll discuss the “in or out” attitude of Jesus and what we should do if we disagree with Him; a classic novel about how “the best of times” can possibly also be “the worst of times”; t…
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Revelation 8 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin capitalize on the thirty-minute break in heaven to back up and recall what the job of prophets and prophecy is in order to help us understand what is happening in Revelation 8. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. E…
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Revelation 8 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider the significance of a half hour of silence in heaven in the midst of all the auditory stimuli John has experienced in his vision so far. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMe…
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Revelation 7 (NLT) Andrew and Edwin consider the metaphors in the final poem of the sixth seal and how they call to mind things Jesus said in the gospel account written by John. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHe…
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Revelation 7 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin recognize the judgment of the sixth seal is actually in response to the prayers of the martyrs during the opening of the fifth seal. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. J…
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