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 Gospel of John that Lance mentioned!
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 personal with all he encounters.
Check out the Bible Project Video that Lance references during the podcast below!
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 live in light of this future hope?
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 our own culture, endure the tensions of the already-not-yet, and rest in the hope of future and final judgment?
For a deeper dive into these chapters, check out these sermons:
Don’t Be Deceived: Follow the Lamb: Revelation 12 – 14; 15:2-4
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 chapters, check out these past sermons from Clear Creek Community Church’s sermon series on Revelation:
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 introduction and themes of Revelation:
Reading Revelation Well – Clear Creek Community Church
The Seven Letters – Clear Creek Community Church
The Worship of Heaven and Earth – Clear Creek Community Church
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 unique glimpse into the faith of those who walked the closest to Jesus thousands of years ago and still encourage and challenge us today.
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 promise of his return.