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80: The Story of Scripture – 2 Kings 6-12

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Lance Lawson discuss 2 Kings chapters 6 – 12.

The promise Elijah delivered to Ahab finally comes to fruition and justice is served. God is patient and merciful, and he is also just and faithful to his promises: both to rescue and to judge.

Despite these consequences to their idolatry, however, the kings and the people of Israel continue in their stubborn idolatry.

79: The Story of Scripture – 1 Kings 21-22 & 2 Kings 1-5

This week the story of Kings continues with more tension between the leaders of the divided kingdom of Israel and the prophets of God. Join Ted, Rachel, and Lance for a conversation about evil, assassinations, miracles, and she-bears.

How does the Exodus story continue to replay throughout the Old Testament, and why is Jezebel the worst?

78: The Story of Scripture – 1 Kings 14-20

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the kings and prophets of a now divided Kingdom of Israel.

The prophets take center stage as covenant “watchdogs” and one of the most important prophets in Scripture, Elijah, takes on an idolatrous and murderous king and queen.

77: The Story of Scripture – 1 Kings 7-13

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Rysoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Solomon’s reign: from a wise king who loves Yahweh, to a another leader who turns from Yahweh. What can we all learn from Solomon, and how does he point to Jesus?

76: The Story of Scripture – 2 Samuel 24-1 Kings 6

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the complicated, but ultimately hopeful legacy of King David: the humble, shepherd-king who was imperfect, but ultimately faithful to his Lord. The next chapter of God’s story begins with King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, who built the Temple for Yahweh to reside with his people in Jerusalem and expanded the kingdom to all that was promised to Abraham. In David we see the pinnacle of a humble king, in Solomon the pinnacle of the kingdom, but cracks begin to show . . .

 

75: The Story of Scripture – 2 Samuel 18-23

King David is victorious over his rebellious son, but grieves for all he has lost. After his failures, he is still a victorious king, but he is weakened and weary, and reminded that it has always been and still is Yahweh who is his rock and deliverer. Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester mourn another faithful follower who chooses to go his own way, instead of trusting in God, but rest in the same hope David proclaims so many years ago: the faithfulness of God and the promise of a better King to come.

74: The Story of Scripture – 2 Samuel 12-17

In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the rise and fall of King David. The ideal Israelite king is humbled and repentant, but his choices still have consequences.

73: The Story of Scripture – 2 Samuel 6-11

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 2 Samuel 6-11. After faithfully waiting on God’s promise and timing, David finally becomes king. He will forever be known as the ideal king of Israel: king, priest, loyal, faithful, and humble. But, like all our other heroes, it doesn’t last long. Eden realized becomes Eden lost when King David sees and takes, returning us back to the Fall of Genesis 3 once again.

72: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 31-2 Samuel 5

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the beginning of King David’s reign. Although the anointed one of Yahweh, David still must consolidate power, establish alliances, and battle enemies. In the midst of a very broken world, we finally see the true monarchy of Israel begin.

71: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 25-30

In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the downfall of Saul, first king of Israel. Why is David marrying a new wife, what is going on with Samuel coming back from the dead, and what could this possibly all have to do with our own faith?