Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church

42: Bible Reading Recap – Revelation 1-6

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

41: Bible Reading Recap – 1 John 4-5, 2 John, 3 John, & Jude

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. 

 

40: Bible Reading Recap – 2 Peter 1-3, 1 John 1-3, & Psalm 2

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.

39: Bible Reading Recap – 1 Peter 1-5

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.

38: Bible Reading Recap – James 1-5 & Psalm 4

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the wisdom of James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the first church in Jerusalem.

What does it look like to be an authentic Christian?

How does our belief in Jesus shape who we are?

In the book of James, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is echoed and given direct application for the church, as relevant today as 2000 years ago.

37: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 10-15 & Psalm 106

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the last chapters of Hebrews. This big picture sermon reminds us of the character of God, the need for forgiveness, and the necessity to make a decision about whether to follow Jesus. 

36: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 5-9 & Psalm 135

Jesus is the true and greater King, Prophet, and Priest, but what does this have to do with his suffering, and who is Melchizedek anyway?!

In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the new and better covenant, the suffering of Jesus, and why we have hope when we find ourselves in the wilderness today.

35: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 1-4 & Psalm 6

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester begin walking through the book of Hebrews.

In what is essentially a first century sermon, Hebrews describes and meditates on the majesty of all Jesus is and all he has done for his people.

The Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the greater and final prophet, the exact image of God, the High Priest and King who mediates for all and rules over all . . . and that's only the first four verses.  

BONUS EPISODE: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 28 & The Sermon on the Mount

On this BONUS episode of the Bible Reading Recap podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that concludes the gospel of Matthew.

The end of the gospel takes us back to the beginning and the heart of Jesus' teaching and mission - the Sermon on the Mount.

34: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 22-27

In this episode Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final days in the life of Jesus.

Jesus prepares his disciples for what he knows must happen, prays for strength, and then confronts the power and evil of the world in his trial and crucifixion.