Matthew 11: 1-6 Andrew and Edwin consider the seeming doubts of John the Baptist. Was he really unconvinced Jesus was the Messiah? Or was it something else. Edwin refers to Richard Foster's "Studies in the Life of Christ" to make a different suggestion. And that brings them to a powerful application for our own lives today when we think Jesus isn't behaving the way we expect Him to. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any...
Nov 15, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Matthew 10:34-42 Andrew and Edwin discuss what it really means to bear our cross. That old saying, "We all have our cross to bear," doesn't even come close to what Jesus meant. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livi...
Nov 12, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Matthew 10:27-39 Andrew and Edwin take a seeming contradiction head on. Jesus once said the peacemakers are blessed, but now says He didn't come to make peace. What is that about? 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on L...
Nov 11, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Matthew 10:24-33 Andrew and Edwin discuss this different context in which Jesus talks about the disciples being like their teacher. In other contexts, it has to do with behaving like Him and teaching like Him. In this context, we are talking about suffering like Him. Wow! That's tough. But suffering like Jesus is enough for us. 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@ChristiansMeet...
Nov 10, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Matthew 10 Andrew and Edwin consider how we are supposed to behave because we live in the midst of wolves. They discuss what it means to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on L...
Nov 09, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Matthew 10:1-15 Judgment is coming. If we don't accept Jesus, it is going to be bad. We don't like to talk about that very often. But every once in a while. We just need to get down to the brass tacks. It's coming. We need to get ready. 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 clicking here. We'd love t...
Nov 08, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus looks around at the crowds in every village and town to which He travels. He sees all kinds of people from various backgrounds. He sees them all as sheep without a shepherd. Andrew and Edwin look into the Old Testament background for this concept to help us understand what Jesus is seeing and what it means for us. 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...
Nov 05, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Matthew 9:27-34 Andrew and Edwin delve into the Pharisees' counternarrative about Jesus. The Pharisees claimed He is acting by the power of the prince of demons. Andrew and Edwin don't accept their counternarrative, but they spend some time considering it and showing the Pharisees show us our choices. We have to do something with Jesus. We either have to follow Him as Lord or castigate Him as a demon. There is no in between. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking her...
Nov 04, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Matthew 9:18-26 Andrew and Edwin uncover how Jesus spoke to the woman with the issue of blood to realize this is actually the tale of two daughters. This explains why Jesus didn't give precedence to the ruler's daughter over the complete stranger in the crowd. They were both daughters of God. They discuss what this means for us and our view of others around us. 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...
Nov 03, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Matthew 9:9-17 Matthew the tax collector holds a feast. He invites Jesus and a bunch of his tax collector and sinner friends. Andrew and Edwin discuss why both Jesus and the sinners would come to this feast. They also highlight why it is good news for us that Jesus calls sinners instead of righteous people. 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 Fa...
Nov 02, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Matthew 9 Jesus explains why He is performing miracles and demonstrating His authority over everything under the sun. Andrew and Edwin dig into what Jesus's authority means for us and our salvation. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Chris...
Nov 01, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Matthew 8:28-34 Andrew and Edwin discuss how odd the whole Gadarene demoniacs story is. Why would Jesus send the demons into the pigs? What is this story all about? Is it possibly a fulfilling of prophecy? We dig into Isaiah 65 and see how this story calls that prophecy to mind and what it says about the Gentiles, the Jews, judgment, and redemption. 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 T...
Oct 29, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Matthew 8:23-27 The disciples face a storm not long after Jesus told the disciples how to survive storms. Andrew and Edwin recognize the connection of this even to Jonah and especially to the redeemed of Psalm 107. This even has one message: Jesus is Yahweh. Let His redeemed say so. 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...
Oct 28, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Matthew 8:14-22 Andrew and Edwin look at what Jesus says to two fellows who claim they want to follow Him. It's pretty shocking. They discuss how stark and harsh it actually seems and drive home the seriousness of giving allegiance to Jesus. 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 clicking here. We'd l...
Oct 27, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Matthew 8:5-13 Andrew and Edwin discuss the faith of the centurion that was greater than any faith Jesus had seen from the Israelites. Since a mustard seed is the size of faith Jesus usually highlights, what is this one? The size of a walnut? Then they discuss the inclusion of Gentiles in the promises and blessings of Jesus and the salvation He offers. 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...
Oct 26, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Matthew 8:1-4 Andrew and Edwin highlight the most comforting part about the healing of the leper. Jesus not only can cleanse, He wants to. Then they make application to us. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingst...
Oct 25, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Matthew 7:24-29 Andrew and Edwin discuss the final paragraph of Jesus's sermon, seeing how it ties back to one of the first parts of the sermon. They also discuss the connections to James's statements about hearing and doing. There are two builders. You can only be one of them: The wise or the foolish. 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 Faceboo...
Oct 22, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Matthew 7:15-23 Andrew and Edwin take a look at two of the concluding paragraphs of Jesus's sermon and recognize how they go together to help us understand the kind of fruit Jesus is really looking for. Of course, that is the kind of fruit we should be looking for to know whether or not we are dealing with a wolf or a sheep. The podcast about the Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA referenced in today's conversation can be found by clicking here. Read the written devo that goes along with this episo...
Oct 21, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Matthew 7:12-14 Andrew and Edwin reminisce about Psalm 1 as they discover the connections between the Psalm and Jesus's sermon. We've got only two ways. Choose wisely! 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Av...
Oct 20, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Matthew 7 Why can we have faith that we'll receive all we need if we seek first God's kingdom and righteousness? Because we have a good Father. Andrew and Edwin sink their teeth into asking, seeking, knocking and God's good gift of the 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 the conversation by clicking here. We'...
Oct 19, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Matthew 7 Andrew and Edwin talk about logs, specks, healthy eyes, and shining the light. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more . Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our...
Oct 18, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Matthew 6:25-34 Andrew and Edwin discuss overcoming anxieties, leaving them up to God, and instead seeking the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness first. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click h...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Matthew 6:24 It has taken us through half of this sermon on kingdom citizenship to have it spelled out about the king. We can only have one. Who do you suppose that one is? Andrew and Edwin discuss our King, Jesus. He is in charge of this Kingdom. We can only have one King, one Master. It better be Jesus. 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...
Oct 14, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus tells us to store up our treasures in heaven. But how does that work? Andrew and Edwin take a look at some other passages in which Jesus says the same thing, but becomes a little more detailed in order to learn how exactly we store up treasure in heaven. 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 co...
Oct 13, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus didn't give us a rubric, an acrostic, or a mnemonic when it comes to how to pray. His first lesson is a mandate. Pray the kingdom first. Andrew and Edwin discuss what that looks like and sounds like. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a...
Oct 12, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Matthew 6:1-18 Kingdom righteousness is not put on display in order to get accolades and praises from people. In fact, Jesus tells us to take the exact opposite approach. Andrew and Edwin discuss this Secret Service and then try to figure out how it fits with Jesus's statement in the last chapter to keep our lights shining brightly. 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@Christian...
Oct 11, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Matthew 5:38-48 Andrew and Edwin discuss how trying to change the meaning of the word "perfect" doesn't make either of them feel any better about this requirement of surpassing righteousness. Then they explain how it takes us back to the very first statement of the Sermon about being poor in spirit. 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...
Oct 08, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Matthew 5: 21-37 Jesus is talking about a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees. One of the biggest principles governing this surpassing righteousness is the precedence of the heart. Jesus isn't just king of our bodies. His territory is our hearts. Andrew and Edwin examine several examples Jesus provides of this important role for King Jesus in the Sermon. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or a...
Oct 07, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Matthew 5:17-20 Andrew and Edwin discuss what Jesus fulfilled and why that means we need to take every bit of this Sermon on the Mount seriously. Not a bit of it should be relaxed. 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 clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on ...
Oct 06, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Matthew 5:13-16 Andrew and Edwin move from the Beatitudes to the Similitudes. Salt and Light. From these two metaphors we learn the critical behaviors for making disciples. 1) Make personal connections and 2) Start spiritual conversations. Start working these critical behaviors and you'll start making disciples. 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 t...
Oct 05, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 22
