Andy Talks

Today, we see the local church in Antioch, through the Holy Spirit, sees something in Saul and Barnabas. This church commissioned them and sent them off to do ministry. The church is in an imperfect body. We all know that. We’ve all felt that. We’ve all experienced that. But you know what?  We all need the church. We all need a local church to belong to. To be a part of. And to believe in us. Find that church. Commit to it.  Serve it. And you will see God bless you and it. 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2013%3A1-3&version=NRSVUE

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Today, we see Herod meet his end.  He was king, yes, but he was not the TRUE king. God is king.  One day, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We should remember that. If we are in a position of influence, let us never think too highly of ourselves. And let all of us remember where the true power lay. Not with any person or any organization. But in God.  In God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, we find the true power of life and of the universe. 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2012%3A20-25&version=NRSVUE

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We see the persecution begin.  James is killed.  Peter is imprisoned. But while in prison, an angel comes to Peter and frees him. As Peter is walking out, he is uncertain of what is happening, but he still follows the angel, and the angel leads him to freedom. We don’t always know what to do, where we are going, or what is happening. We don’t always know what to do in uncertain times. But God. As God sent the angel to rescue Peter today, God will lead us. Trust in His leading, even when you don’t know what He is doing or where He is going. Trust in Him in times of uncertainty. 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2012%3A1-19&version=NRSVUE

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We finish up our Relationship Roadmap series by looking at John 15: 9-17.  We look at what Jesus tells us - He chose us. He is for us.  He loves us. And if He loves us, then we are called to love each other.    

Peter steps outside of his comfort zone to minister to the Gentiles.  And we see the Spirit fall. We see lives changed. We see God move. Great things happen. Not because of Peter; it is almost like he is along for the ride. But in that ride, we had to step outside of his comfort zone.  He had to move. Today, we have to as well.  Where in your life is God calling you to step outside of your comfort zone? 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2011%3A19-30&version=NRSVUE

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Peter steps outside of his comfort zone to minister to the Gentiles.  And we see the Spirit fall. We see lives changed. We see God move. Great things happen. Not because of Peter; it is almost like he is along for the ride. But in that ride, we had to step outside of his comfort zone.  He had to move. Today, we have to as well.  Where in your life is God calling you to step outside of your comfort zone? 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2011%3A1-18&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-x8C0qfj84GPTnJqQN4XI6oC8xLUDsjI1rrlBtaLJN8/edit?usp=sharing

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Today, we see that these Gentiles believe in Jesus. They believe in the work of Jesus. They believe in what He has done. They believe in His Lordship. And they are saved. They don’t have to convert to Judaism. They don’t have to “do” anything. They just have to believe in Jesus. Jesus saves.  Nothing else, no one else. Jesus saves. This fulfilled Genesis 12:3 - through Abraham, all the families of the earth shall be blessed.  Through Jesus.  Jesus saves. 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010%3A44-48&version=NRSVUE

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As many of our churches discern where they belong in our connection, the clergy are doing much the same.  After much prayer and discernment, I am called to and will remain United Methodist. 
 
 Please take a few minutes to listen to why and understand more. It comes down to 1) theology, 2) evangelism, 3) my heart and my call. 
 
 You can read more about my decision here:  https://revandy.org/?p=14313

Peter preaches today to the assembled Gentiles. But he does something different. This sermon is different from other sermons preached in Acts. He doesn’t appeal to the prophets or the Old Testament. He only makes a passing comment. Why? To these Gentiles, the Old Testament means nothing. Do what does he appeal to?  What does he use?  Two things. His testimony, what he saw and witnessed. He talked of the difference Jesus made in his life.

As our world becomes more and more “post-Christian,” it makes me think of the words of one of my coaches, Mickey Myers from Bogue Chitto: “Your life may be the only bible someone ever reads.”  Live out your testimony today.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010%3A34-43&version=NRSVUE

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Peter has a vision.  A sheet is lowered from heaven with all manner of unclean animals on it. A voice says, “Rise, kill, and eat.” Peter says, I can’t! I’ve never eaten anything unclean. But the Lord says, don’t call anything unclean I have made clean.  At the same time, three Gentiles are going to find Peter because they have been commanded by Cornelius, who has been commanded by God, to bring Peter to him. What does this vision mean? What does this message mean?  What is God doing? 

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010%3A1-33&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zpbmqFe4ZcfWV6b_ST_qUzc0MaCnSuVeB48TiPWNIbs/edit?usp=sharing

You can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/