Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church

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? 

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

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

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

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lane 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

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. 

66: The Story of Scripture – Judges 18-21 & Ruth 1-2

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, the Israelites go from bad to worse. By the end of the book, the God's chosen people reflect the character and values of their idolatrous, violent neighbors, instead of Yahweh.

Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss what we can learn from these tragic narratives and how it connects with the book of Ruth.

65: The Story of Scripture – Judges 12-17

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Rysksoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the increasingly disappointing and disturbing history of God's people during the time of the judges.

Ted wears pink in solidarity with the women who experience the worst effects of the sin of the Israelites, Rachel admits this is not her favorite book of Scripture, and Lance reminds them of our need for a good King.

64: The Story of Scripture – Judges 6-11

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Gideon and Jepthah.

These two judges of Israel seem to be faithful leaders, but inevitably lead God's people further into idolatry and violence.

In these hard-to-read stories, there is both the depth of human depravity, and the surprising, patient faithfulness of God.