Matthew 23:1-12 Just when we thought we'd been taught about humility enough, Jesus decides to throw the gauntlet down with the Pharisees and scribes. Andrew and Edwin take a look at Jesus's teaching against their pride and arrogance, reminding us humility is the key. 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 conversatio...
Feb 07, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Matthew 22:41-48 Jesus finally turns the tables on the Jews and asks His own question. It's a stumper. They can't even answer. How is the Messiah the son of David if David calls Him, "Lord"? Andrew and Edwin discuss Psalm 110 and how the Messiah can be both. 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 clic...
Feb 04, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Matthew 22:34-40 Andrew and Edwin discuss the two greatest commandments: Love God and love your neighbor. 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 ...
Feb 03, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Matthew 22:15-22 The Sadducees step into the fray against Jesus. They want to know about a woman involved in multiple levirate marriages. Whose wife will she be in the resurrection? Since no one has been able to answer the question yet, they are convinced they've proven the resurrection false. Jesus gives a fantastic answer. Andrew and Edwin, however, discuss the nature of hard questions and what we can learn about them from how Jesus handles this difficult question. Read the written devo that g...
Feb 02, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Matthew 22:15-22 The Herodians join up with the Pharisees to try to trap Jesus on the topic of taxes. But He cuts to the chase by looking at images and inscriptions. Andrew and Edwin talk about what Jesus was actually saying we need to give to God. The answer, of course, has to do with where God's image can be found. 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...
Feb 01, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Matthew 22: 1-14 Jesus concludes His trilogy of parables about subverted expectations and kingdom reversals. Andrew and Edwin discuss the parable of the wedding feast. This time, Jesus adds in a twist even about those who heed the call to the feast. They can't get the blessings of the feast without fulfilling the responsibilities of 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@Chris...
Jan 31, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Matthew 21:28-46 We read the first two installments of a parable trilogy. Jesus is letting the Jews know their expectations are going to be subverted. The people they think are going to be in the kingdom aren't the ones who are going to be there. Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's parables of the two sons and of the tenants. 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....
Jan 28, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Matthew 21:23-27 The attacks on Jesus are heating up. The Jewish leaders were not happy about the temple cleansing. They ask about authority. Then Jesus drops a truth bomb in the middle of the disagreement that the Jews can't handle. He reveals a question we should all ask about everything we do as servants of God. Andrew and Edwin discuss the question "From heaven or from man?" Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any que...
Jan 27, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Matthew 21:18-22 Jesus commanded a fig tree to wither. What is that about? Andrew and Edwin discuss how Jesus is using an object lesson to demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy in His life. 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 w...
Jan 26, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Matthew 21:12-17 Jesus cleansed the temple for a second time. However, Matthew records a little tidbit Edwin and Andrew had missed before. Today, they talk about what Jesus did after He cleansed the temple and how it fulfills prophecy. 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...
Jan 25, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Matthew 21:1-11 We say "Hosanna!" We sing "Hosanna!" Andrew and Edwin talk about what "Hosanna" means. It is more than just a declaration of praise. 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 t...
Jan 24, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Matthew 20:29-34 Two blind men cry out for mercy from Jesus. The crowds try to quiet them down, but they won't be quieted. Jesus stops and heals them. Andrew and Edwin discuss how these two men present a foil for the rich man's seeking of self-righteousness. They wanted Jesus and had nothing to offer Him. They simply begged for mercy. We have a choice. We can either approach Jesus like the ruler or like these blind men. How will you approach Jesus? Read the written devo that goes along with this...
Jan 21, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Matthew 20:20-28 James and John bring their mother to ask to let them be the greatest in the kingdom, sitting at Jesus's left and right hands. The other disciples didn't take kindly to that. Following their complaints, Jesus launches into another teaching about humility. How long will it take for the disciples to get it? Andrew and Edwin discuss the disciples and the need for humility again. In the kingdom, we don't ascend to greatness, we descend to service. Read the written devo that goes alon...
Jan 20, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Matthew 20:17-23 James and John bring their mother to Jesus to beg that they get to be the greatest in the kingdom. But before Andrew and Edwin dig into more discussion of humility and arrogance, of first and last, they register their surprise at Jesus's admission. He doesn't have authority to determine who will sit at His right and left hand. 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....
Jan 19, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Matthew 20: 1-16 Andrew and Edwin take a second look at the gracious vineyard owner parable. What unified each of the laborers in the vineyard even though they came at different hours and accomplished different amounts of labor? The Master in whose vineyard they decided to work. There's the key to discuss. 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...
Jan 18, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Matthew 20:1-16 Andrew and Edwin take a first look at Jesus's parable about the laborers in the vineyard coming in at different hours. What does it mean for the first to be last and the last first? They especially try to keep it in the context of Jesus's comments to Peter at the end of the previous 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@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Fa...
Jan 17, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Matthew 19:16-30 Andrew and Edwin take a second look at the fellow we often call the rich, young ruler. This time they discuss how close the man came to discipleship. He looked very much like a disciple, right up to the very end. In him, we see the choice of those who are almost disciples. Instead of pursuing Jesus, he was pursuing religious self-righteousness. 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...
Jan 14, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Matthew 19:16-30 Andrew and Edwin read about the fellow we often call the rich, young ruler. This conversation takes a look at what the man truly lacked. Whether he realized it or not, he was an idolater. We should take care of falling prey to the same sin. 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...
Jan 13, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Matthew 19:13-15 Matthew takes us back to Jesus teaching on childlike humility. His kingdom is a kingdom of people who are like kids. They have no chance of winning any competitions. They just come to Jesus as the greatest. Andrew and Edwin talk about the humility 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 th...
Jan 12, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Matthew 19:1-12 Please, if you share any of our episodes with friends, share this one. Too many people do not hear what Jesus said about marriage until they are in a bind and they have to face it like the guy we call the rich, young ruler faced Jesus's challenge to him. After having recognized how this teaching about divorce fits in the context of humility, Edwin and Andrew discuss Jesus's teaching on the life-long nature of marriage and the spiritual consequences of taking a different approach....
Jan 11, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Matthew 19:1-12 Jesus answers questions regarding God's law for marriage and divorce. However, it seems odd to be thrust into this section of Scripture. Andrew and Edwin discuss the lessons we can learn about humility versus arrogance from this teaching on marriage and divorce. 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 ...
Jan 10, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Matthew 18:21-35 Talk about humility? How much humility does it take to forgive someone? Andrew and Edwin discuss an even greater humility. How much humility does it take to forgive someone 77 times? That is Jesus's call 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@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet y...
Jan 07, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Matthew 18:12-20 Jesus tells a parable about seeking 1 sheep while leaving 99 back on the mountain. Then He immediately talks about our attempts to bring back a wandering sinner to the fold. Andrew and Edwin discuss the humility it takes to pursue the least, the last, the lowly when they also become the lost. 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 ...
Jan 06, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Matthew 18:5-10 We often examine this issue of cutting off hands and feet and tossing away eyes in a vacuum. In today's conversation, Andrew and Edwin try to keep it in the surrounding context. They discuss how the point may be that we stumble by becoming a stumbling block to others. This continues the message of how important it is to keep from being a stumbling block. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions yo...
Jan 05, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Matthew 18:6-9 Part of humility is refusing to be a stumbling block. Andrew and Edwin discuss the fact that just because someone is a stumbling block doesn't mean we are free to stumble, but at the same time just because others are responsible not to stumble doesn't mean we are free to be a stumbling block. 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...
Jan 04, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Matthew 18:1-5 The disciples ask Jesus to tell them which of them will be the greatest in the kingdom. He explains they'll be lucky if any of them even actually get into the kingdom. Andrew and Edwin discuss a kind of second conversion these disciples needed to go through (and perhaps we do to). This will kick off a three chapter look at humility. 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 Tex...
Jan 03, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Matthew 17:22-27 Just a few weeks ago, Jesus was all about offending the Pharisees. He didn't seem to care about giving anyone offense. In today's reading, He's very concerned about giving offense. Andrew and Edwin discuss the difference. When do we need to care what others think? When do we not? 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...
Dec 31, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Matthew 17:14-21 Jesus accuses someone of being a faithless and twisted generation when He comes back down from the mountain. But whom? Andrew and Edwin discuss who is the faithless and twisted generation and connect this back to the time Moses came down the mountain to a faithless and twisted generation. 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...
Dec 30, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Matthew 17:9-13 On the way down from the mountain, the disciples are confused. Isn't Elijah supposed to come? Jesus's answer does more than tell the disciples about the past. He also is telling them about the future for Israel. It is not pretty. Andrew and Edwin discuss how the final prophecy of our Old Testaments gets explained by Jesus 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 TextTal...
Dec 29, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Matthew 17:1-8 Andrew and Edwin continue to discuss the meeting on the Mount of Transfiguration. In today's conversation they discuss the meaning behind this meeting for us. We have moved on from the Law and the Prophets. They are still scripture, but they are no longer our covenant. Now we listen to Jesus and 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 you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere...
Dec 28, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 82
