39: Bible Reading Recap – 1 Peter 1-5

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 promise of his return.

38: Bible Reading Recap – James 1-5 & Psalm 4

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 relevant today as 2000 years ago.

37: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 10-15 & Psalm 106

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.

36: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 5-9 & Psalm 135

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.

35: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 1-4 & Psalm 6

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 King who mediates for all and rules over all . . . and that’s only the first four verses.

BONUS EPISODE: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 28 & The Sermon on the Mount

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.

34: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 22-27

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.

33: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 17-21 & Psalm 88

Jesus finally openly reveals who he is to his disciples and then the world as he continues to heal the sick, rebuke the religious hypocrites, and teach about his upside down kingdom.

In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the meaning of Jesus’ words and actions and how it all impacts us today.

32: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 12-16 & Psalm 91

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss continue discussing the gospel of Matthew.

Jesus teaches what the kingdom looks like, cares for the crowds with unending compassion, and invites his disciples deeper into faith and trust.

31: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 6-11

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Matthew, chapters 6-11.

Jesus concludes the famous Sermon on the Mount, shows us how to pray, teaches, heals, and invites all who are weary to find rest in him.