The Bible Lab

Bible Lab Ep. 36 - Between the Layers in Revelation

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake take a look at one of Revelation's more complicated chapters. In it, we read about God's two witnesses, a couple mysterious, fire-breathing prophets that are described with all sorts or Biblical metaphors. Who are they? What do they have to do with us? Take a listen and find out!

Bible Lab Ep. 35 Revelation Recap, Chapters 9-10

It's been a while! Catch up with us as we talk through some of the big issues in Revelation chapters 9 and 10. In this passage, Ryan and Jake focus on understanding the trumpet judgments, and what to do when we find there are "Jericho-like" obstacles in our own journey.

Bible Lab Ep. 33 - The New Song of Heaven

In the book of Revelation, Heaven is described as a place of music and worship. In chapter 4, God is worshipped as creator of all things. In chapter 5, John tells us that a new song begins. It's the song of Jesus, the Lamb, and celebrates the story of His saving sacrifice. Join in as Ryan and Jake discuss Revelation 5:8-15 and how the new song of heaven shows us what worship looks like in our churches and in our lives.

Bible Lab Ep. 32 - Revelation and the Throne Room of God

After the letters to the churches in the first few chapters of Revelation, Jesus shows the Apostle John a vision of the heavenly throne room, including a vivid description of God seated upon His throne. This picture of the heavenly realms is telling us all sorts of important things about the Lord, but what exactly is it saying? In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake examine Revelation 4:1-11

Bible Lab Ep. 31 - Motivation for Real Change

New Year's celebrations often bring about thoughts of change. We deeply desire to better ourselves and improve, but often find ourselves battling against the same old temptations or frustrations. Where does real change come from? In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake discuss Galatians 2:15-21 and how Jesus empowers us to be sanctified by giving us victory, access, resources, and motivation that leads to lasting change.

Bible Lab Ep. 30 - Peace Restored

The coming of Jesus includes a gospel announcement of peace in Luke 2:8-14. Yet, this peace is different than anything we can create for ourselves. Where does peace come from and how can we have it? In this week's episode, Pastors Ryan and Jake talk about the peace of Jesus that we celebrate during Advent.

Bible Lab Ep. 29 - Power Rangers, Church Councils, and Deep Joy

In this week's episode Pastors Ryan and Jake discuss how the story of Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-45 teaches us about the Joy of Jesus

Bible Lab Ep. 28 - Advent and Finding Faith

The stories that surround the Christmas story in Luke 1-2 are stories of ordinary people swept up in an overwhelming story. Why did God choose them? Only He knows, but the text suggests to us that each of the characters we read about was a person who demonstrated true faith. They weren't the most gifted, significant, or important, but God involved them in His work because their hearts were full of faith. In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake discuss the meaning and everyday practice of Biblical faith will studying the text of Luke 1:5-20

Bible Lab Ep. 27 - New Infusions of Hope

As we head into the advent season, Pastors Ryan and Jake take an in-depth look at the story of Simeon in Luke 1 and how it helps illustrate to us the hope of Jesus. The first week of Advent remembers that Jesus' coming was the announcement of a powerful hope for humanity. Hope that the curse of Adam would be broken and that we could walk in freedom from the power of darkness. Check out this week's episode as we share why we can look ahead to the future with hope because of Jesus!

Bible Lab Ep. 26 - Leaving Lukewarm Faith in the Dust

Out of all the letters in the first couple chapters of Revelation, Jesus saves His harshest feedback for the church in a city called Laodicea. The problem is their faith has gotten lukewarm. Even more than some of the important issues that were happening in other churches, Jesus singles out this as perhaps the greatest spiritual threat to the Church. In this week's episode, Ryan and Jake unpack how to leave lukewarm faith in the dust.