Historical Books II Lesson 6: Rebuilding the Wall

Rebuilding the wall under Nehemiah was more than just a construction project; it was bound up with the people's need to be conformed to the image of the Son.  They had come up out of Captivity in Christ the Resurrection, but they were still living in Nebuchadnezzar's rubble!  As they choose to move out in the Lord, the true issues that have held them back begin to emerge, at which time Nehemiah leads them in dealing with the enemy and loving the brethren. 

Historical Books II Lesson 5: The Ministry of Ezra

Ezra leads the second wave of captive back to the Land.  He goes as Priest and as a minister of the Word.  How he fulfills His ministry comes about in a way that illustrates Christ the Slaughtered Lamb, and it has a powerful effect upon the people.

Historical Books II Lesson 3: The Resurrection and the Life

In the Book of Ezra we see Christ the Resurrection rise in His people.  They take on His image as their hearts respond to His Word and His desire to please the Father.  Ezra chapter 1 shows us how Christ is formed in us when He begins to live in us. 

Historical Books II Lesson 2: The Captivity

We look more deeply into the nature of the Captivity and discover that it is a season where the Cross is applied to the heart.  The Lord does not desire that we simply live with the consequences of our actions; He wants us to enter into death with Christ in the midst of our failure.  This brings hope for the Life of Christ to come forth in manifest resurrection rather than us just getting our problems fixed. 

Historical Books II Lesson 1: Introduction

Our new class in the historical books will focus on the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.  To better understand how Christ is revealed in these books, we give an overview of the Captivity and Restoration.  We also examine the spiritual implications of the Captivity as an inworking of the Cross and how it paves the way for new life in those who escape captivity. 
 
Below we have uploaded a timeline to help the listener follow what is being shared in class. 

True Discipleship 08: Counting the Cost

In this episode, our main passage is Luke 14:23-35.  This is a discussion-rich class where we humbly seek to understand what is it exactly that Jesus is calling us to forsake. 

True Discipleship 07: Warfare

As we seek to follow Jesus, we encounter resistance and conflict, both within and without.  It is first a spiritual war!  We do not use fleshly weapons of might.  Our weapons are the Word of God, faith, and the mind of Christ finding place within us. 

True Discipleship 06: Prayer

Prayer is not an exercise; it is talking with our Father.  In this episode, we explore the importance of the climate of our hearts as conducive to spending time with Him. 

True Discipleship 05: Faith

Living in Christ, living in the unseen Spirit Realm, following Jesus -- Relating to God requires faith!  This chapter is full of Scripture and passionate exhortation to follow Jesus by faith. 

True Discipleship 04: Stewardship

A follower of Jesus recognizes that he or she owns nothing; it all belongs to the Lord!  We are learning to live for eternal things and not for our present comfort or security.  May our hearts be in love with Jesus so much that we are glad to follow Him in this way!