The Newness of Spirit Podcast

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 4: The Spirit of the Body and Building the Habitation

The Book of Ezra shows how Christ lives in His body in a season of resurrection.  Also, the building of the habitation begins with having the Spirit of it in our hearts. 

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. 

A Small and Foolish Seed

Little is said about Enoch in the Scriptures, but how he lived his life has a lot to say to us.  He was one of the first to walk with God in a Crucified Spirit.  May his life direct us into true fellowship with God!

Made Partakers of His Holiness in Hebrews 12

We the sanctified are one with the Sanctifier.  Now, the Godhead is engaged in the intimate process of making us partakers of the holiness of the Crucified. 

Considering Our Crucified High Priest in Hebrews 3

The Holy Spirit asks us to gaze intently upon our High Priest and to hold fast firm to the end.  In this episode, we will discover the image of the High Priest we are to gaze upon, and the importance of our heart condition as we maintain our relationship with Him. 

Crowned with Glory and Honor in Hebrews 2

Can the Lord really overcome the resistant holdouts in me and replace them with His sweet Lamb Spirit?  Yes, He can, as we gaze upon Him who is crowned with glory and honor.