Andy Talks

In our June 18 Traditional sermon, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5: 25-33.  In this passage, we see that husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loves the church.  As husbands and wives both mutually submit for the good of the marriage, we see the power of Christ in our families!        

Today we begin a new study. We'll start looking at the book of Acts, technically the Acts of the Apostles.  Today we'll look at who wrote it (Luke) and the purpose behind this book. It's the second volume of two that tells the story of Jesus (Luke) and the early church (Acts).  Today we see this introduction and Jesus' command to be His witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the world. What do each of these specific places mean? 

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+1%3A+1-11&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H5RXrOkbC3rSANB7gE0gRYG2eWG0nI239V3javnJ8fw/edit?usp=sharing

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

Paul is one of the greatest heroes of the faith.  But today, we aren't looking at Paul; we are looking at his friends.  Paul is preaching and doing amazing things. But, because of this, some would like to kill Paul.  Paul's friends, they sneak him out, and they save his life.  We all need friends like that.  Friends who are there for us, who care for us, and will always be there for us, no matter what.  Paul had those friends, and it literally saved his life.  Today, do we have those same types of friends?             

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+9%3A+19b-25&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bt3Gj3hTXQyA6FIeLYbnIj7Te5frEya186jpK5S2I0/edit?usp=sharing

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

Today we read about the Magi, or how you may know them, the Wise Men. We see that even though they didn't have the Old Testament or any knowledge of God, they paid attention and noticed that Jesus was born.  Yet, it was the religious leaders, the ones who had the scriptures and the covenants that missed Him.  They should have been looking for Jesus, but they were not. They missed.  We have been given so very much. But are we paying attention?  Are we looking for Jesus?  He is there if we will just look.   

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=Matthew+2%3A+1-12&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xC_C7jecpRvBZdtNXlL1ELQSGJCdiecKi_4sQhNi7Vg/edit?usp=sharing

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

Today is one of the stories in the Bible that always convicts me. It's the story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law. Moses is judging the people, and it is too much for him. Jethro sees this and tells him to pass along this responsibility.  This is a word for folks like me, who do too much. But for others, we need to take up responsibility. And all of us, all of us, need wise counsel to turn to for advice!

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=Exodus+18%3A+13-27&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0LA6_U2XV_VehuA_1Ojx0r2gchIn6pScB9_NiUzon4/edit?usp=sharing

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

Today in our VBS reflections, we look at some superheroes you may not know about. The Hebrew midwives!  In this story from Exodus, they are told by Pharaoh to kill all the male babies born. But because they feared God, they stood strong and did what God wanted.  How do we know how and when to do the same?  Today we talk a little more about how we know how to be heroes like them!

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=Exodus+1%3A+8-22&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ULTAB2lEPDd3bqsQrV9RHFFdniukt-2Kp1TEIvLhqrM/edit?usp=sharing

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

In our Traditional message from June 11, Andy shares with us from challenging verses, Ephesians 5: 21-24.  Wives submit to your husbands.  These words have been used for great harm, by many people. But when we take a look at the broader context of scripture, we see what Paul is saying not just to wives, but to all believers.   

This week in our Reflections, we will follow along with our daily VBS stories. Today we will look at John 1: 35-51, where we see Jesus put together His team. We see Him calling His first disciples. Jesus needed a team and what they could do for the kingdom. But He also knew they would need that same team; there would come a time when they would need each other. We need a team! We need our people. Who are your people today?

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=John+1%3A+35-51&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Spp6R5y90Vk_8gkrw2Ps2178wuO4GFUJ6sQkNkEB_Ls/edit?usp=sharing

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

We've spent a lot of time recently looking at James, and one of the mistakes that people can make with the Bible is to think that James and Paul disagree. So, to look at this, I wanted to take a deeper look at where Paul says we are saved by grace through faith so that no one can boast. And do you know what we see right after?  God has prepared us for good works. Paul and James agree 100%.  It is not faith OR works; it is faith AND works. That is our way of life. That is what the Christian life looks like!

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=Ephesians+2%3A+1-10&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EeGe_jIGAIUxFUHT8Ui2OZNdFUGbqStmPIQHEhhrjg4/edit?usp=sharing

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

Today in James, we see this well known, and important command.  Pray!  The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.  Or as I grew up hearing it, the prayer of the righteous availeth much.  As a child is unafraid to bring their requests to their loving parents, so should we be unafraid to bring our concerns to God boldly.  Our prayers matter. And our prayers change things!  They are effective. Pray!  Pray boldly. It matters, and God hears.  Our prayer makes a difference. 

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=James+5%3A+13-20&version=NRSVUE

If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ph60PitmCjmTk6F_9U-uT_rH0HQa70tZtlxHcijWJg/edit?usp=sharing

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