The apostle Peter is transformed from hiding and denying knowing the name of Jesus to bolding proclaiming salvation in the name of Jesus, “unable to top speaking about what [he has] seen and heard.” Stephen explains to the Jewish leadership how the Story of Scripture has all led to Jesus and becomes the first Christian martyr.

We are introduced to a young zealot named Paul, who “breathes” threats and murder against the followers of Jesus.

It is the explosive, beginning of the church; no one is left unchanged by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Hebrews 5-10.

Who is Melchizedek? Why is Jesus compared to him? How does Jesus fulfill and expand the sacrifices, priesthood, and covenant of the Old Testament?

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the last teachings of Jesus.

What does it look like to be great in the kingdom of God? Do we really want the upside down kingdom of God? How should the teaching and the life of Jesus transform how we see all of Scripture and our own hearts?

After 9 months studying the Old Testament, this week’s episode of the Story of Scripture discusses the Gospel of Matthew.

How are these first chapters of the New Testament connected to the people and story of the Old Covenant? What does the beginning of this book communicate about the identity and purposes of Jesus? What is the same, what is really new, and how can we discover the foundational message of Jesus’ ministry?

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Nehemiah’s narrative of the remnant of God’s people as they seek to find their identity and security without their own king.

How will the new temple, the law, and their beloved promised land help or hinder them? How can we learn from their experience so long ago?