Bible Streams

Let's have a look at our first year of Bible Streams! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'The Art of Biblical Narrative' by Robert Alter Book: 'How To Read The Bible for All It’s Worth' by Stewart & Fee Book: 'How To Read The Bible Book by Book' by Stewart & Fee Book: 'The New Testament and the People of God' by NT Wright Book: 'Suprised by Hope' by NT Wright Book:'Paul: A Biography' by NT Wright Book:'The Day The Revelution Began' by NT Wright Book: 'A Long Obedience In The Same Direction' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'Practise Ressurection' by Eugene Peterson' Book: 'The Lost World of The Torah' by John Walton Podcast: Bible Streams: 'Understanding Bible Translations' Podcast: Bible Streams: Overview of The Bible Part 2: The Pentateuch Podcast: Bible Streams: Hebrews Part 4 Podcast: Bible Streams: Overview of The Bible Part 5: The Latter Prophets Website: All Bible Streams Episodes Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Musi

In this live episode from FOUND Conference at Riverlife, Jo and Scott speak about bringing God's Word to life. Do you desire more intimacy with God in your life but are “stuck” when it comes to reading the word? The Bible can be challenging to wrap your head around with confusing language, countless theological themes and historical references. In this episode Jo and Scott will give you a chance to breathe as you learn to read the word of God through new eyes and with fresh perspectives. Stir up a passion for His presence through His revealed Word as you discover practical ways to read scripture that will transform the way you live. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: The Bible Project Podcast Episode: Bible Streams - 'Understanding Bible Translations' Book: 'How To Read The Bible for All It’s Worth' by Stewart & Fee Book: 'How To Read The Bible Book by Book' by Stewart & Fee Book: 'The Art of Biblical Narrative' by Robert Alter Book: ESV Study Bible Get

We continue our series on Bible Streams, partnering with our church-wide Riverlife series "Covenant". Scott and Jo take a look at being present, surrendered and radically generous as implications of covenant. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: Riverlife Covenant Series Page Sermon: Covenant Part 3: Present by Ps John Robertson Sermon: Covenant Part 4: Surrendered by Ps Jo Leutton Sermon: Covenant Part 5: Present by Ps John Robertson Book: 'The Infographic Bible' by Karen Sawrey Podcast: Covenant Part 5: Radical Generous by Going Deeper Interview: TD Jakes and Steven Furtick Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

We continue our series on Bible Streams, partnering with our church-wide Riverlife series "Covenant". Scott and Jo take a look at what covenants in the context of the New Testament. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: Riverlife Covenant Series Page Book: Gordon Fee: God's Empowering Presence Book: N.T. Wright: The Climax of the Covenant Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

We begin a new series on Bible Streams, partnering with our church-wide Riverlife series "Covenant". Scott and Jo take a look at what covenants are in the Bible and examine three main covenants from the Hebrew Bible. When examining what biblical covenants are, we can look to surrounding cultures from the Ancient Near East to help understand the cultural context of the early Israelite covenants. We find that they reflect more closely the relationship between a king and their subjects than a god and their particular people group. We also discuss the different aspects of these covenants, namely their conditional or unconditional nature. We also examine the Abrahamic, Mosaic and Davidic covenants in closer detail. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: Riverlife Covenant Series Page Book: John H. Walton & J. Harvey Walton - The Lost World of the Torah Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie

Scott and Jo take a closer look at the Letter to the Hebrews, covering Chapter 11, 12 and 13. The letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity. This episode looks at the faith of various Israelite's that all led to the faithfulness of Jesus and how we are now to have complete faith in Him. This series will partner with the preaching series 'God Revealed' from Riverlife Baptist Church - see below for links to the Riverlife message archive. Subscribe, and follow along with us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews, and how God can use it to shape our every-day life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Sermon: God Revealed Part 1: The Final Word Sermon: God Revealed Part 2: Flesh & Blood Sermon: God Revealed Part 3: Eyes on the Builder Sermon: God Revealed Part 4: The Hard Work of Rest Sermon: [God Revealed Part 5: High Priest] 20 Sermon: [God Revealed Part 6: Constant Practice] 21 Sermon: [God Revealed Part 7: Persevere to

Scott and Jo take a closer look at the Letter to the Hebrews, covering Chapter 8, 9 and 10. The letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity. This episode looks at the worship of Israel and especially the tabernacle and how Jesus has not abolished, but fulfilled the Mosaic law. This series will partner with the preaching series 'God Revealed' from Riverlife Baptist Church - see below for links to the Riverlife message archive. Subscribe, and follow along with us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews, and how God can use it to shape our every-day life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Sermon: God Revealed Part 1: The Final Word Sermon: God Revealed Part 2: Flesh & Blood Sermon: God Revealed Part 3: Eyes on the Builder Sermon: God Revealed Part 4: The Hard Work of Rest Sermon: [God Revealed Part 5: High Priest] 20 Book: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul - Kent Hughes Book: Hebrews: A Commentary - Luke Timothy Johnson Boo

Scott and Jo take a closer look at the Letter to the Hebrews, covering Chapter 4:14 to the end of Chapter 7. The letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity. This episode looks at the high priestly role of Jesus, superior to that or Aaron, instead after the order of the mysterious figure of Melchizedek. This series will partner with the preaching series 'God Revealed' from Riverlife Baptist Church - see below for links to the Riverlife message archive. Subscribe, and follow along with us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews, and how God can use it to shape our every-day life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Sermon: Life Hacks #1: Hope Sermon: God Revealed Part 1: The Final Word Sermon: God Revealed Part 2: Flesh & Blood Sermon: God Revealed Part 3: Eyes on the Builder Sermon: God Revealed Part 4: The Hard Work of Rest Book: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul - Kent Hughes Book: Hebrews: A Commentary - Luke Timothy Joh

Scott and Jo continue to examine the book of Hebrews. This episode covers Hebrews Ch 1-4. The letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity. This series will partner with the preaching series 'God Revealed' from Riverlife Baptist Church - see below for links to the Riverlife message archive. Subscribe, and follow along with us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews, and how God can use it to shape our every-day life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: Riverlife's Message Archive Sermon: God Revealed Part 1: The Final Word Sermon: God Revealed Part 2: Flesh & Blood Book: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul - Kent Hughes Book: Hebrews: A Commentary - Luke Timothy Johnson Book: Hebrews for Everybody - Tom Wright Website: The Bible Project - Hebrews Website: The Blue Letter Bible Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Re

Scott and Jo begin a new series on the book of Hebrews. This episode introduces the main ideas, an overview and important grounding information for reading the Letter. The letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity. This series will partner with the preaching series 'God Revealed' from Riverlife Baptist Church - see below for links to the Riverlife message archive. Subscribe, and follow along with us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews, and how God can use it to shape our every-day life. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Website: Riverlife's Message Archive Book: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul - Kent Hughes Book: Hebrews: A Commentary - Luke Timothy Johnson Book: Hebrews for Everybody - Tom Wright Website: The Bible Project - Hebrews Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 9 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Su

Scott and Jo take a look at the biblical concept of living 'Unveiled', based in 2 Corinthians 3, as a part of Riverlife's 2019 Vision launch. In writing this passage, Paul draws on images, ideas and word pictures from throughout the Old Testament narratives, the life of Jesus and the eschatological hope we find in Jesus. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Message: 'Unveiled' by Ps John Robertson (3 February 2019) Book: 'The Art of Biblical Narrative' by Robert Alter Book: 'The Art of Biblical Poetry' by Robert Alter Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo finish this six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Message: 'Unveiled' by Ps John Robertson (3 February, 2019) Book: 'The Art of Biblical Narrative' by Robert Alter Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode five of six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo continue this six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Practice Resurrection' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode four of six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo continue this six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Practice Resurrection' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode three of six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo continue this six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Practice Resurrection' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode two of six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo continue this six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Practice Resurrection' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode one of six in our series exploring the book of Ephesians. Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is full of glory, majesty and mystery. It presents a triumphant Christ, the faithful Father, and the life-giving Spirit. Scott and Jo begin a six-part journey through the Letter to the Ephesians, exploring major themes, movements, deeper ideas and the beauty of this letter as they examine it verse-by-verse. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Practice Resurrection' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee Book: 'Ephesians and Colossians' by Jack Hayford (Spirit-Filled Commentaries) Book: ['Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary' by Harold W. Hoehner] 9 Website: [The Blue Letter Bible] 11 Website: Bible Gateway Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The Bible wasn't originally written in English, and so the versions that we read are translations from the original languages. But how did we get them, and how do we know which one to pick? Why do some churches still use the old King James, and why do others preach from the Message? Is that good or bad? Join Scott and Jo as they discuss the process and difficulties of translating literature from one language to another, and how much more difficult it is with the Word of God! They also take a look at some of the more well known Bible versions and translations, discussing what they should bring in our faith journey.: the NIV, ESV, NJKV, Message & Passion versions. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth Book: NT Wright's Kingdom Translation Book: Robert Mulholland - 'Shaped by the Word' Website: The Bible Society Website: Wycliffe Bible Translators Website: The Blue Letter Bible Website: Bible Gateway Blog: The Discussion on the

This episode features Scott and Jo talking through the non-Pauline letters and books of the New Testament. And yes - we've made it to the end of our Bible overview series! Whilst the Gospels, Acts, and Paul's writings take up most of the New Testament, the rest of the line-up feature some powerful and profound glimpses into the life of the Early Church, and some formative teaching and theology for the Church in any age. We trust that this episode whets your appetite to dig into the short but powerful books, and gives you the courage to take on one of the most daunting books of the Bible, the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Take a look through these links as well - there are some great resources that will help you engage in a deeper way with the Bible. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'An Introduction to the New Testament' by Carson & Moo Book: 'Hebrews (NIV Application Commentary)' by Donald Guthrie Book: ['The Early Christian Letters for Everyone' by N.T. Wright]

An overview of the Bible exploring the Pauline Epistles with Pastor Ryan Vallee. In this eighth episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the Pauline Epistles: Romans through to Philemon. If you have ever been confused when reading through Paul's letters, this episode will help you to explore them with new insight and understanding. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: ['The Day the Revolution Began' by N.T. Wright] 9 Book: ['How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth' by Gordon Fee] 10 Book: ['God's Empowering Presence' by Gordon Fee] 11 Book: ['Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God'by Gordon Fee] 12 Book: ['Colossians Remixed' by Sylvia C Keesmaat and Brian J Walsh] 13 Website: [The Bible Project] 14 Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.