Hebrews 7:1-3 Andrew and Edwin look back at the priest king Melchizedek to learn about Jesus. He is high priest. He is also a king. Specifically, He is the king of righteousness and the king of peace. 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 Chr...
Jun 13, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 201
Hebrews 6:13-20 Andrew and Edwin again follow the Hebrews author's lead into the Old Testament world of pictures and shadows. This time, they discover the cities of refuge casting the shadow of which Jesus is the ultimate substance. 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 me...
Jun 10, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Hebrews 6:9-20 If we will enter the rest God has prepared for us, we must continue with faith and patience. Andrew and Edwin dig into the dull, sluggish, lazy approach we are tempted to take with our discipleship, encouraging us to instead grow our earnestness, eagerness, and striving to do our best. 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 ...
Jun 09, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Hebrews 6:4-8 Andrew and Edwin follow the pointers the Hebrew author provides back to the prophet Isaiah, looking at the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and then the successful Word of God in Isaiah 55. All of this demonstrating that we need to rely on God's Word because it will do what God has sent it to accomplish--whether that is to reward those who seek Him or leave without excuse those who do not. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here . Let us know what you are learn...
Jun 08, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 198
Hebrews 6:1-8 Andrew and Edwin dig into what they consider the most difficult passage in Hebrews to grasp. Here the author says if someone falls away, it is impossible to renew them to repentance. That prompts a number of questions and struggles. In context, what is our author warning his audience? What do we need to learn from it? 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@Christians...
Jun 07, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 197
Hebrews 6:1-3 Shockingly, despite our author saying his audience was immature and needed to relisten to some of the basics, he says he is going to lead them beyond those basics. Andrew and Edwin talk about the growing this implies and how important it is to grow. 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...
Jun 06, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Hebrews 5:11-14 The entire book of Hebrews points us back to the Old Testament to get its original readers and us to hang on to Jesus instead of going back to the Old Testament. Today, Andrew and Edwin take us all the way back to the beginning to see the warning that we must not be like Eve. 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...
Jun 03, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Hebrews 5:7-11 After a brief discussion about manuscripts and translations, Andrew and Edwin dive into how Jesus learned obedience. They also talk about the application for us today as we also learn obedience through suffering. 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 yo...
Jun 02, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Hebrews 5:7-10 Jesus, God incarnate, spent time in intense, impassioned, powerful prayer. Andrew and Edwin talk about His example and our own habit of praying. 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. Cl...
Jun 01, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Hebrews 5:1-6 Andrew and Edwin look at the true qualification for priesthood. It may not be what you think. 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 al...
May 31, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Hebrews 4:14-5:4 Andrew and Edwin examine why Jesus is a better high priest than all the high priests descended from Aaron. 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 ...
May 30, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 191
Hebrews 4:11-16 We must do our best to enter God's rest not only because of the nature of the Word of God, but also because of the nature of our High Priest, Jesus. Therefore, we must hold fast our confession. Andrew and Edwin discuss what our confession is, why we need to hold on to it, and how we hold fast to it. 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. Joi...
May 27, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Hebrews 4:11-13 The author of Hebrews gives a summary of the nature of God's Word. However, Andrew and Edwin uncover why he does so. He is giving us the #1 reason we must do our best to enter God's rest. We won't stumble in and we won't sneak in. We will only get to God's rest by hanging on to God's Word. 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...
May 26, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 189
Hebrews 4:6-11 Some people claim the Sabbath prescribed in the Law is fulfilled in the New Covenant by Sunday. Andrew and Edwin dig into this claim demonstrating that is not so. Sabbath keeping is not a required part of the New Covenant because it is not fulfilled in a particular day or expression of worship. Rather, the Sabbath is fulfilled in Jesus Himself and the eternal rest to which He is leading us in the resurrection. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking her...
May 25, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Hebrews 4:5-10 In one chapter, we are told Psalm 95 is from the Holy Spirit. In another, we're told it is from David. Andrew and Edwin take a side trip from the message of Hebrews to talk a bit about inspiration. 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...
May 24, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Hebrews 4:1-5 Usually, the Bible says, "Do not fear." However, the author of Hebrews says, "Let us fear." Andrew and Edwin talk about the contrast. Sometimes we fear what we don't need to. Sometimes we don't fear what we should. We need to fear missing out on God's promised rest. 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 th...
May 23, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 186
Hebrews 3:12-19 Andrew and Edwin take us through the Hebrew author's questions at the end of Hebrews 3 to uncover the surprising emphasis on who actually didn't enter God's rest. It demonstrates some coming judgment day surprises for folks even 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 he...
May 20, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Hebrews 3:12-15 Andrew and Edwin are shocked with so much on the line the Hebrew author only gives us one tool (in this passage) to strengthen our faith. You'll never guess which tool rises to the top. One another. We need to exhort and encourage one another every day. 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 conversat...
May 19, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 184
Hebrews 3:12-19 Some today claim you can never fall away. They say even if you stop believing, you'll still be saved. Andrew and Edwin find this to be a shockingly false claim proved wrong by the Hebrews author who tells us to beware unbelief lest we do not enter God's promised rest. 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 joi...
May 18, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 183
Hebrews 3:7-15 Andrew and Edwin discuss the use of Psalm 95 in Hebrews 3. The author is telling his readers to beware of falling into the sins of their Jewish ancestors. 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 ...
May 17, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 182
Hebrews 3:1-6 Andrew and Edwin discuss what it means practically to claim Jesus is worthy of more honor than Moses. They also discuss where this picture of being faithful in God's house comes from. 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 Christ...
May 16, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 181
Hebrews 2:10-18 In the previous episode, Andrew and Edwin discussed how Jesus was made perfect through suffering. In this episode, they continue that discussion seeing how this completion and perfection makes Him our Merciful and Faithful High Priest. It isn't because He actually lacked anything intrinsically. It is all for us. Praise 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 TextTa...
May 13, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 180
Hebrews 2:10-18 According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus was made perfect through suffering. Andrew and Edwin delve into the question prompted by this statement. Wasn't Jesus already sinlessly perfect? How could suffering make Him perfect? 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...
May 12, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 179
Hebrews 2:5-9 Andrew and Edwin take a look at the sacrifice, atonement, and propitiation Jesus offered. In a very real sense, He died so we don't have to. He did this for you. Praise 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 join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians ...
May 11, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 178
Hebrews 2:1-4 Andrew and Edwin take on a potential objection from the first chapter of Hebrews. If God is speaking to us through His Son, why was the New Testament written by apostles and prophets. Hebrews chapter 2 explains. 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....
May 10, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 177
Hebrews 2:1-4 Moving into Hebrews 2, Andrew and Edwin discover why the author of Hebrews has made such a big deal about Jesus being superior to the angels. They also dig into the word picture behind drifting away, encouraging us to pay attention and keep our eyes on 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 conve...
May 09, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 176
Hebrews 1:1-14 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin home in on the final verse of the chapter, finding comfort in the unseen spiritual realm. God has not left us alone, but sends His angels out as ministering spirits to serve us (even if we have no idea what they are doing). 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...
May 06, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 175
Hebrews 1:1-14 (Lexham) Andrew and Edwin talk about how amazing it is that the man who came into the world as a baby and then allowed Himself to be executed on a cross is actually the one who in the beginning said, "Let there be light." Wow! 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...
May 05, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 174
Hebrews 1:1-14 (NKJV) Some false teachers today claim Jesus is one of the angels. Simply not true no matter what form that error takes. Jesus is not and has never been an angel. Andrew and Edwin take on this misconception showing the divine nature of Jesus Christ. 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 b...
May 04, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 173
Hebrews 1:1-4 The author of Hebrews kicks off with a distinction between the communication of the covenants. In the former covenants, God spoke to the prophets through various means. In the New Covenant, He has spoken through the Son. Andrew and Edwin discuss why this makes the New Covenant superior and invites everyone to join them in the New Covenant with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or...
May 03, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 172
