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Acts 4:23-31 When Peter and John were released from their arrest, the first thing they did was find some friends. However, it wasn't so their friends could hide them. It wasn't just for emotional support. They weren't just trying to find a group that could get together and badmouth the powers that be. They found their friends and prayed. Edwin and Andrew talk about finding those kin...

Acts 4:13-22 Peter and John were commanded by the Jewish Council to stop speaking in the name of Jesus. But Peter told the the Council to go jump in a lake. Well, those weren't his exact words. However, he didn't mince words with them. He didn't lead them on or lie to them. He told them, "If you let us go, we're going to speak. We can't help it." Edwin and Andrew...

Acts 4:5-12 Edwin and Andrew discuss salvation in Jesus, the exclusive nature of Jesus and Christianity, and what it means to do things in Jesus's name. This episode unveils one of the silliest mistakes folks make today when it comes to their attitude toward Christianity. Find out what it is. You don't want to miss this. Read our written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking...

Acts 4:1-4 Edwin and Andrew home in on the annoyed Sadducees and encourage us to be annoying. Okay, okay, they don't actually want you to try to be annoying, but find out what annoyed the Sadducees and what we need to do when people are annoyed by teaching the truth. Check out our written devo that goes along with today's episode by clicking here. Find out how to be a part of our Bible c...

Edwin and Andrew kick of this discussion by considering what an amazing blessing it is that Peter, even though he didn't quite understand what he was saying at the time, explained the lame man's healing is an indicator that the blessing promised to Abraham is for all families of the earth. Then, they conduct another thought experiment. What would happen the first time the lame man ever f...

Edwin and Andrew go through a thought experiment. When the healed man woke up the next day, what did he need to do? How do you think he reacted? What would have happened if he had decided to not walk, get carried by his friends, and just keep begging at the temple gate? Wouldn't that be silly? Find the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking here. The Christians who m...

Edwin and Andrew talk about what the lame man needed to do after a week, a month, a year, a decade. Then things get really good as this springboards into the reason Peter, through Jesus, had authority to raise up the lame man. We find out exactly who Jesus is from Peter in his sermon based on this miracle. Find the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Find out how...

We're going to talk about that healed lame man some more. Today's discussion demonstrates the cooperation between the lame man's faith-filled response and the power of God's grace. This says a lot about our salvation. Check out the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Find out how to visit our Bible classes or worship assemblies by clicking her...

Peter and John heal a lame. Edwin and Andrew talk about it. In today's discussion, Edwin and Andrew highlight the parallels between miracles of healing and our own spiritual healing in salvation. Learn how the goal of Peter healing this lame man mirrors the goal of God saving us by His grace. Check out the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking here . Please, join us...

Today, Edwin and Andrew discuss the very first offer of the gospel. When the people heard and then responded, what was their motivation? Even more important, what was Peter's answer? And why is Peter's answer so different from what most preachers and churches say today? No punches are pulled today. Today, we get to meet Edwin and Andrew's alter egos. They've been told together...

Edwin and Andrew talk about Peter's mic-dropping moment when he threw down the gauntlet for all the opponents to accuse him of lying. "If I'm lying, where's the body?" This is the question everyone has to deal with. Something happened on that weekend. Edwin and Andrew talk about the options. Check out the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking her...

Today, Edwin and Andrew discuss the nature of prophecy. Did you know that David was not only a king, but a prophet? But who was he talking about when he wrote Psalm 16? Check out the written devotional that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Find out how to visit our Bible classes and worship assemblies by clicking here. Michael Eldridge wrote and sang all four parts of our theme song....

Even though when the Jews and Romans crucified Jesus it was part of God's foreknown plan, they were still responsible for crucifying Jesus. It wasn't God's fault. Today Edwin and Andrew talk about that responsibility and how we can't overthrow God's plans. Check out the written devotional that corresponds with today's episode by clicking here. Find out how to visit on...

On the very first day of the church, the Holy Spirit attracted the attention of thousands of people. About 3000 of which responded and became Christians. Today we talk about how modern evangelism will parallel. We also discuss how that very first miracle within the church shows who God wants to respond and be saved. Find out how to join us for Bible classes or worship by clicking here. Check out o...

Why did Judas get replaced? It wasn't because he died. Edwin and Andrew discuss Judas, his replacement, and what it must have been like to be Justus. What? You don't know who that is? Exactly. Read today's blog post devotional that goes along with today's episode by clicking here. ( https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=2905 ) Text Talk is presented by the Christia...

After Jesus ascended, but before the Spirit descended, the small group of disciples were devoted to praying. Today, Edwin and Andrew talk about prayer. Discuss when to pray and what our biggest hindrance to praying is. Check out today's written blog post devo that goes along with today's episode by clicking here. ( https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=2896 ) Text Talk is pr...

Many proofs of the resurrection? Edwin and Andrew dig a little deeper into some great reasons we know we can trust Luke, Acts, and the Bible. Why would Luke talk about "many proofs" but only record a handful? This episode is a faith builder. Read today's written devotional that comes from the same passage as today's episode by clicking here. ( https://readthebiblemakedisciples....

Edwin and Andrew wonder what's in a name. Starting from Theophilus they discuss names and meanings. Was Theophilus real? If not, what does that mean? If so, what does that mean. It becomes a great look at how we got the Scriptures and how the written word parallels the Incarnate Word. Check out our daily Bible reading devotional blog that goes with today's episode by clicking here. Text...

Today's Reading: Acts 1 Edwin and Andrew open our look at Acts by discussing its nature as a sequel. This leads to a discussion of Jesus, His sacrifice, His Kingship. Check out our Daily Reading Devotional Blog post that goes with today's episode by clicking the following link: A Sequel We'd love to meet you. Join us this week. Click the following link to find out our times and loca...

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