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The foundation of the Story of Scripture has ended. In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the "pattern" of God's kingdom, the depth of brokenness seen in mankind rebellion, and the promises of God to restore all things. God's has made a covenant with the Israelites, who are flourishing in Egypt at the end of Genesis, but then oppressed a...

Despite the suffering in his life, Jospeh continues to trust in God. He is finally set free. When he is finally reunited with the brothers who rejected and betrayed them, he shows mercy and grace and saves them from death. In this episode of the Bible Reading Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the climax of Joseph's story that will take us into the next chapter for God...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the return of Jacob to his home and are introduced to one of his sons, Joseph. Jospeh's story is one of the most well-known in Scripture, but how does it point back to the Garden and forward to Jesus?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, we get to the heart of Jacob's story. God's chosen brother, is deceived, deceives again, and eventually has to wrestle with God. Will Jacob ever change? How can this uneven man be the one to continue God's plan of redemption for the world?

Abraham lies about his wife again, Hagar is sent away again, and then, wait, Isaac also lies about his wife? The chosen people of God seem to be making the same mistakes again and again. In the middle of this week's reading and these painful, but hopeful cycles, is the famous story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his promised son. What is the point of these stories and how can God ask Abraham...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss one of the central promises in Scripture. What is a covenant? What was happening in this covenantal ceremony? What does this have to do with Jesus?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the sweeping stories of Genesis 4-13. Outside of Eden, there are rival brothers, cosmic floods, rebellious towers, and much more. But throughout these stories within our Story, one thing remains the same: the grace and faithfulness of God.

What is the point of Genesis? What questions should we ask and how does that affect how we read and apply this foundational book of the Bible? In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, the Story of Scripture begins with the Pattern of the Kingdom of God in Genesis 1 and 2: God’s people in his place, with his presence. But it doesn’t last long. Given a choice, Adam and Eve choose to define good a...

The final episode of the Bible Reading Recap for 2024! Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester contemplate not only the power of the final chapters in the gospel of John, but what God has done for each of them through his Word in 2024. 

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final sign of Jesus in the Gospel of John. His deity is displayed when he resurrects his friend from death, and yet he is also the God who washes the feet of his followers and lays down his life for the world. 

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester continue discussing the Gospel of John. Jesus performs more signs, gives more I Am statements, and many more Old Testament references . . . all leading to the astonishing claim that he is the very presence of God on earth. Click  here  to view The Bible Project's poster illustrating the overview of the Gospe...

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final book in the reading plan for 2024, the gospel of John! The apostle John's gospel is unique amongst the four gospels in its emphasis on the divinity of Jesus. The one who was in the beginning, Creator of all, the very place where heaven meets earth . . . and also compassionate, generous, and...

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, we are at the end of not only the book of Revelation, but the end of the entire Biblical Story. Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the future, eternal promises depicted in these final chapters. The thousand year reign, the new Jerusalem that is also a temple, no more sea, sun, or suffering. What does it all mean and how we can...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss how God's Word reveals the spiritual battle between good and evil that has been raging since before Eden and continues to rage today. Satan has lost, definitively, thought the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but he still prowls, seeking to deceive and devour. How can we recognize the beast in...

A 144,000 person army, the 7th seal and 7 trumpets, 2 witnesses, 4 angels, and lots of questions. What do all of these numbers and symbols mean and how do we understand how to respond faithfully to God's Word?  In this episode, Ted Ryksoksi, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the heart of Revelation and its connection to the rest of the New Testament.   For a deeper dive into these five chap...

Armageddon, apocalypse, end-times – concepts that evoke curiosity, wonder, and fear – but what if that's not the point? In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester begin the journey into one of the most discussed and misunderstood books in God's Word.    For a deeper dive into these first 6 chapters, check out these past sermons covering the introduct...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester walk through the last epistles of the New Testament. What is Peter's final word to the church before he is crucified?  What does the apostle whom Jesus loved, John, say life as a Christian looks like?  How does Jesus' brother, Jude, persevere in the midst of suffering? These final letters offer of us a uniqu...

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Peter's final exhortations to the church before he is martyred and the first letter written by the apostle Jesus loved, John. Each letter is short, but powerful, reminding us to live in light of who Jesus is and our certain, future, hope in him.

In this episode Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the apostle Peter's first letter, written to a persecuted group of Gentile churches. Peter gives a challenging and comforting reminder of who we are and all we have in Christ. No matter what situations we find ourselves in, we can be a people of hope, as we set our minds, hearts, and lives on the example of Jesus and the promis...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the wisdom of James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the first church in Jerusalem. What does it look like to be an authentic Christian? How does our belief in Jesus shape who we are? In the book of James, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is echoed and given direct application for the church, as relevan...

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the last chapters of Hebrews. This big picture sermon reminds us of the character of God, the need for forgiveness, and the necessity to make a decision about whether to follow Jesus. 

Jesus is the true and greater King, Prophet, and Priest, but what does this have to do with his suffering, and who is Melchizedek anyway?! In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the new and better covenant, the suffering of Jesus, and why we have hope when we find ourselves in the wilderness today.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester begin walking through the book of Hebrews. In what is essentially a first century sermon, Hebrews describes and meditates on the majesty of all Jesus is and all he has done for his people. The Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the greater and final prophet, the exact image of God, the High Priest and Ki...

On this BONUS episode of the Bible Reading Recap podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that concludes the gospel of Matthew. The end of the gospel takes us back to the beginning and the heart of Jesus' teaching and mission - the Sermon on the Mount.

In this episode Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final days in the life of Jesus. Jesus prepares his disciples for what he knows must happen, prays for strength, and then confronts the power and evil of the world in his trial and crucifixion.