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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

70: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 19-24

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In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the juxtaposed hearts of Saul and David. What makes David a worthy king? Why won’t Saul accept his fate? What is really going on between David and Jonathan? These famous stories have an historical context, but are still relevant today.

69: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 13 – 18

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In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the downfall of Saul, Israel’s first king. Disobedience, distrust, jealous, and violence define the reign of the king the people chose. But, was it Saul’s fault really? Was he that bad?

68: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 6-12

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In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the Israelites continued struggle with conforming to the nations around them instead of being a blessing to the nations.

They treat the ark of the covenant as if it was a magic talisman and reject God as their king.

God, in his abundant patience, agrees to give the people the king they desire- tall, handsome, and wealthy. Israel’s monarchy is established, but it shakily begins through misguided motivations and an uncertain king.

67: The Story of Scripture – Ruth 3-4 & 1 Samuel 1-5

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In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lane Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the courage and faithful obedience of Ruth, Noami, and Hannah in the books of Ruth and 1 Samuel.

Through the seemingly private suffering and faith of these women, God begins a new chapter in his Story of Redemption: a king for his people.