Galatians 1:1-9 Andrew and Edwin leap into Galatians by discussing the theme of the book (There is only one rescuing gospel, those who distort it are cursed) and comparing the gospel of Galatians to the gospel Paul preached when he was in southern Galatian in Acts 13-14. 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 convers...
Mar 21, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus gives two steps for the making of disciples: Baptize them and teach them to obey. Andrew and Edwin talk about how surprising it is in the modern milieu that it isn't teach them to believe or teach them to accept. Instead, it is teach them to obey. That, of course, ties in with the previous conversation on Jesus's authority. 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 Text...
Mar 18, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Matthew 28:16-20 Have you ever noticed Jesus's basis for why we should go out making disciples? It's not His love or His grace. Andrew and Edwin talk about His authority and why it is the basis for our need to make 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 the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you....
Mar 17, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Matthew 28:11-15 When the soldiers told the priests and elders what had happened at the tomb, they came up with a counternarrative. They bribed the soldiers and sent them out to tell a story that still gets repeated today. As frustrating as that is, Andrew and Edwin discuss the apologetic value of the council's need for this story. The empty tomb is not something to be dismissed. No matter your take on it, you have to come up with an explanation. Further, it has to be an explanation that makes s...
Mar 16, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Matthew 28: 1-10 Andrew and Edwin discuss the twice given instruction to the women who came to the tomb: "Do not be Afraid." But guess who the angel didn't tell to be unafraid. That's right, the soldiers. Perhaps there are some people who need to be very afraid. But not those who are in 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 communi...
Mar 15, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Matthew 28:1-10 Is there anything more joyful to talk about than the Resurrection of Jesus? Today, Andrew and Edwin come to the climax of the gospel. The stone is rolled away. The soldiers pass out. The angel appears. The women are comforted with the message: "He is not here, He is risen!" 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 a...
Mar 14, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Matthew 27:45-66 This week, Andrew and Edwin are talking through the crucifixion by talking about some of the people connected to the cross. Today, they discuss Joseph of Arimathea. 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...
Mar 11, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Matthew 27:27-44 This week, Andrew and Edwin are talking through the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus, by looking at some of the people connected with the cross. Today, they talk about Simon of Cyrene. 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 a...
Mar 10, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Matthew 27:11-26 This week, Andrew and Edwin are discussing the events surrounding Jesus's crucifixion, by looking at some of the people connected to the cross. Today, they talk about Barabbas. 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...
Mar 09, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Matthew 27:11-26 This week, Andrew and Edwin walk through the events surrounding Jesus's crucifixion by looking at various people connected with the cross. Today, they talk about Pilate. 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 me...
Mar 08, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Matthew 27:1-10 This week, Edwin and Andrew walk through the trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus by looking at some of the people who surrounded these events. Today, they talk about Judas. 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 ...
Mar 07, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Matthew 26:57-75 Andrew and Edwin discuss Peter's triple denial of Jesus and the rooster that brought him back to his senses. Edwin suggests we all need to recruit a rooster. 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 Living...
Mar 04, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Matthew 26:47-56 Peter tries to start a fight when Judas shows up to betray Jesus. Jesus stops him. Andrew and Edwin discuss what Peter's sincerity and where his struggle was. Jesus isn't trying to save Peter's life here. He is explaining how his disciples live and die. It is not by the sword. It's by the cross. 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...
Mar 03, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Matthew 26:36-46 Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's rebuke of Peter and the rest of His inner circle when they fell asleep instead of helping Him watch and pray. There are two possibilities for what Jesus is talking about. Perhaps we learn something beneficial from both possibilities. 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 amon...
Mar 02, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Matthew 26:26-35 Though yesterday we saw some surprising humility, Peter is back to some shocking confidence. However, Edwin sees a silver lining to this confidence, even if it is a bit of overconfidence. Andrew and Edwin discuss the benefits behind verbalizing commitments to the Lord. 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 j...
Mar 01, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Matthew 26:1-4, 20-25 It's a long chapter this week. We can't talk about it all or even read it all. Today, Andrew and Edwin discuss the shocking question the disciples ask when Jesus informs them there is a betrayer in their midst. They don't say, "Is it him?" They ask, "Is it I?" A great lesson in humility here. 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...
Feb 28, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus's final answer to the question about being a wise and faithful servant is the picture of judgment. It gives a stark contrast between the destinies that await the various servants. Andrew and Edwin take a good look at these two destinies by examining each of the statements made about them in that final part of Matthew 24 and in the three teachings of Matthew 25. Eternal life or Eternal punishment are the choices. Which will you pursue? Read the written devo that goes along ...
Feb 25, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Matthew 25:14-30 Andrew and Edwin go back to the Parable of the Talents. This time they discuss the beautiful picture of the cooperation of God and man in salvation and kingdom work. God bestows grace. The wise servant responds in faithfulness. 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'...
Feb 24, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Matthew 25:31-46 We read one of the most famous scenes in all of Matthew. It is a picture of judgment borrowed from Daniel and Ezekiel. Sheep and goats are separated. Andrew and Edwin talk about how Jesus is still answering His question from the end of Matthew 24: "Who is the faithful and wise servant?" We know we are loyal to the Master while He is absent when we are loyal to His people. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning ...
Feb 23, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus tells a second parable to answer His question from the end of Matthew 24: "Who is the faithful and wise servant?" Jesus tells the story of three slaves in whom a master entrusted his property. Two were faithful and wise. One was wicked and lazy. Two were blessed. One was cursed. Andrew and Edwin talk about being faithful and wise with the Master's property while the Master is away. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what y...
Feb 22, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus tells a parable to help answer His question at the end of Matthew 24: Who is the faithful and wise servant? Andrew and Edwin dig into the parable of the ten virgins to show how the faithful and wise servant is the one who maintains preparation for the Master's return. 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 a...
Feb 21, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Matthew 24:45-51 Andrew and Edwin discuss two servants. One is faithful and wise. One is wicked and slothful. One is ready for the Master's return. One is not. Pay careful attention to this one. We'll actually be talking about this text almost all next week as well. After all, Jesus talks about it throughout the entirety of the next chapter. 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@...
Feb 18, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Matthew 24:32-35 Andrew and Edwin discuss the typical nature of judgment. That is, the nature of judgment that is the same no matter which specific judgment we are talking about. The judgment on Jerusalem, on Rome, on us, have been and will be like the judgment on the people of Noah's day. Therefore, we better prepare for it. It will come when we do not expect, and the world will give us no warning. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you ar...
Feb 17, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Matthew 24:32-35 Andrew and Edwin discuss just how important it is to stay true to Jesus. His Words will not pass away. Whatever He says, is. Whatever He promises, happens. We must not think we can escape judgment when He says it is coming. 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 lo...
Feb 16, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Matthew 24:9-14 Yesterday, we talked about the danger of being led away from Christ. Today, Andrew and Edwin address one of the reasons people get led astray. They let their love grow cold. They leave their first love. The patience of the Lord becomes and excuse to abandon Him. We must remember, the Lord's patience is intended to lead many to 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 ...
Feb 15, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Matthew 24:1-8 There are all kinds of ideas about the meaning of Matthew 24 in general. However, Andrew and Edwin dig into an important principle found in Jesus's dissertation no matter what you think the major prophecy is about. Whether Jesus is talking about judgment on Jerusalem, on Rome, on America, on everyone at the end of time, we must all make sure we don't let anyone lead us astray from Jesus. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you...
Feb 14, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Matthew 23:29-39 Jesus has hinted at the coming judgment on Jerusalem. Andrew and Edwin discuss the moment when He finally states it plainly. It's not a parable. It's not an object lesson miracle. He simply says their house will be left to them desolate because they keep killing God's messengers. 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...
Feb 11, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Matthew 23:25-28 As Jesus continued His blazing rebuke against the scribes and Pharisees, He addressed one of their favorite subjects: cleanliness. Andrew and Edwin discuss His accusation that for all their attempts at cleanliness, not only were they not clean, but they were defiling everyone they touched. 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 Fac...
Feb 10, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Matthew 23:23-24 Andrew and Edwin take a look at Jesus's most hilarious parable. He accused the scribes and Pharisees of straining gnats while swallowing camels. Then they look at applications for us today. 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 t...
Feb 09, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Matthew 23:13-36 Andrew provides a long reading of the woes against the scribes and Pharisees. He and Edwin discuss how this mountain message looks back to the blessings from the earlier mountain message and provide a new covenant parallel to Ebal and Gerizim when Israel entered the Promised Land. 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 com...
Feb 08, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 112
