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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 ast...

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 kn...

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 wh...

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.    ...

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 ar...

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 que...

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 qu...

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 g...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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 clicki...

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?" Rea...

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 co...

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@Chri...

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...

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 t...

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 ag...

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 th...

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 kn...

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...

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 alon...

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. Ema...

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...

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&apos...