The Newness of Spirit Podcast

Historical Books II Lesson 10: Continuity in Ezra and Nehemiah

This lesson is a simple search into the genealogy of Ezra and Nehemiah.  Within these lists of names is how the Lord is moving the Seed through a process of testing and development into His full vision for His people. 

Historical Books II Lesson 9: Inwrought Death Is a Springboard

The Book of Esther is not only a book of historical significance.  It also is used by the Spirit of God to reveal the Spirit of Christ in Esther's attitudes and actions.  In her we see demonstrated the very nature of Jesus as she offers her life for her people while blessing her enemies.  The Spirit in which she gives herself ushers in a move of God that is nowhere else to be found in the Historical Books!

Historical Books II Lesson 8: Learning to Abide with God

Esther was uniquely placed in a situation by God that she might be able to go to the altar at the right time.  How important it is to look not at the things which are seen but a the things which are not seen! 

Historical Books II Lesson 7: Replacing Reproach with an Increase of Christ

Nehemiah makes rebuilding the wall about bringing honor to the Lord, not about helping the people fix their problems.  As they stand fast in making their focus about the Lord instead of themselves, He comes to their aid.  The completion of the wall is followed by a revival in the Word of God.  Finally, the tithe is offered in the Holy City. 

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.