Josh Quayhagen is this week's guest, and we discuss Chapter 10 of THE STORY or 1 Samuel 1-15.

In this message, we look at 1 Samuel 1-15. This part of the Story is about how different people were distorting the image of God. And in each case, God used Samuel to correct the distortion. 

Elizabeth Iverson is this week's guest, and we discuss THE STORY, Chapter 9, or the Old Testament Book of Ruth. Rick McClain is host.

Ruth is a small book in the OT. Yet, it contains a fascinating story. It illustrates the grace of God to Naomi, who provided for her, even through she had been less than faithful. Boaz welcomes Ruth, the outsider, personally, and on behalf of God. Ruth, the outsider, becomes an ancestor of Jesus Christ himself. And Boaz fulfilling the role of kins-redeemer Bethlehem foreshadows God’s plan for another Redeemer that will be born in the same small village 1,000 years later.

This message covers the book of Ruth or Chapter 9 in the Story. 

This podcast corresponds to Chapter 8 in THE STORY: "A Few Good Men... and Women," or in the Bible, to the book of Judges. Our guest is James Robertson, and the host is Rick McClain.

The Old Testament book of Judges contains a pattern that is repeated six times. Israel does evil in the eyes of the Lord. Then God removes his hand of blessing, and they are oppressed by another nation. The people then cry out to the Lord. God raises up a judge. Israel is delivered, and there is peace in the land as Israel serves the Lord -- until they do evil once again and fall into a pattern of sin. 

This message covers the book of Judges or Chapter 8 in the Story. And we look at this pattern, and what makes it so relevant to us is that all of us, like ancient Israel, are in one of these 4 places: Sin, Oppression, Repentance, or Restoration.

This podcast corresponds to Chapter 7 in THE STORY: "The Battle Begins," or in the Bible, to the book of Joshua. Guests are Kennith McClain and Joy McClain. The host is Rick McClain.

After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Israel is finally ready to enter the Promised Land. Yet, the challenges before them are no less than they were when their ancestors refused to go up against the Canaanites. In this message, we look at the three weapons of divine warfare that allow God’s people to be victorious, even when facing great challenges. 

This message covers the book of Joshua, or Chapter 7 of The Story. 

Dennis Tooke is this week's guest. This podcast corresponds to Chapter 6 in THE STORY, and it covers the story of Israel's disobedience and failure to enter into the Promised Land and their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Rick McClain is the host, and there are contributions from Christy McClain. To participate in the conversation, go to ChristCommunityChurch.info/the-story-discussion-pages or call our Story Voicemail Line @ 337.214.1234.