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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...

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 a...

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@Christ...

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...

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...

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...