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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...

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...

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 questi...

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 le...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 Tex...

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 Faceb...

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@ChristiansMeet...

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 questio...

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....

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...

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 ha...

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 w...

Hebrews 1:1-14 The book of Hebrews is going to be about how superior Jesus is to everything and everyone. Today, Andrew and Edwin talk about the reason why. Jesus is the Son of God. More than that, He is God the Son. 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@Christ...

Galatians 6:11-18 We all know that boasting is not a thing the Bible recommends highly. But there are some things we should boast in. Andrew and Edwin talk about Paul's claim that the only thing he'll boast in is 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@Christ...

Galatians 6:6-10 Paul tells us to do good for everyone. Andrew and Edwin talk about why. 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 Ch...

Galatians 6:6-10 In  Galatians 5 , we learned about the fruit of the Spirit, claiming it wasn't the fruit of our really hard work. However, Andrew and Edwin discuss that doesn't mean we do nothing. We are to sow to the Spirit. We must plant the seeds in our lives that the Spirit will water and fertilize and grow into His fruit and into eternal life. Read the written devo that goes along...

Galatians 6:1-5 Andrew and Edwin talk about bearing one another's burdens. They focus on the fact that no one will learn to bear anyone else's burdens if none of us are ever willing to be a burden. The world isn't divided into two groups: 1) burdens and 2) burden bearers. We are all both of those at various times. Sometimes we are both at the same time. Read the written devo that go...

Galatians 6:1-5 Andrew and Edwin talk about how those who walk by the Spirit and live by the Spirit react to those who are caught up in the works of the flesh. Additionally, they discuss what to do when we ourselves are caught up in the works of the flesh. 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. Emai...

Galatians 5:16-26 Paul closes the loop from  Galatians 2:20 . Andrew and Edwin discuss the fact that growing in Christ does not mean pursuing our desire to sin, it means destroying our desire to sin. They also discuss the fact that this is a growth process and is about progress not perfection. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.     Let us know what you are le...

Galatians 5:16-26 Andrew and Edwin discuss being led by the Spirit, walking by the Spirit, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. They remind us to read through  Galatians as we figure out what being led by and following the Spirit means. They especially call to mind the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar comparing when they were working in the flesh and when they were being led by the Spirit. Read...

Galatians 5:13-15 Jesus didn't set us free in order to serve ourselves. He set us free in order to serve one another in love. Andrew and Edwin talk about being set free from slavery in order to be slaves. It's an odd picture, but it is Paul's picture. We have been set free from sin, Satan, death, and the Law in order to serve one another in love. Amazingly, when we do that, we end u...

Galatians 5:6-12 We hear from Bible teachers all the time that nothing that can be described as work is connected with salvation. Yet, Paul says while works of the Law have no value, faith working in love does. Andrew and Edwin talk about how "work" can be used in different contexts and that some work is necessary for salvation even though we cannot earn salvation through our work. Read...