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 51 Old Testament Books History I and II Samuel (I & II Samuel 26) 2 Samuel Chapters 13-16 3207 How David responded to the enemies he faced along the way is suggestive how Jesus Christ wants to live through us in the midst of foes. With Absalom he rested in the Lord while he bore the consequences of his sin. With Shimei he was the patient sufferer. David's friends comprised a band of handicapped and rejected people. Ed Miller Samuel0102_26Chap13_16.mp3 2 Samuel 13-16; Psalm 3
 52 Old Testament Books History I and II Samuel (I & II Samuel 27) 2 Samuel Chapters 20-21 3207 The civil war between Israel and Judah revolved around their relationship to the king. There always seems to be a Sheba around to ignite the dry timber in groups and churches. It takes wisdom to deal with the instigators to preserve the people of God. The famine in David's reign illustrates the criticality of dealing with past sins that have a present continuance. Ed Miller Samuel0102_27Chap2021_ProperBurial.mp3 2 Samuel 20:1-21:14
 53 Old Testament Books History I and II Samuel (I & II Samuel 28) 2 Samuel Chapters 21-22 3207 The clincher truth about victory is illustrated with giants related to Goliath. David's weariness pictures what it is like when we go against superhuman enemies in our own strength. Yet God raises up the right servants at the right time to take care of the giants while you're busy shining, radiating, the Lord Himself. Chapter 22 summarizes what has gone before: God as my maker and my keeper puts a song in my heart! Ed Miller Samuel0102_28Chap21_22.mp3 2 Samuel 21:15-22:51
 54 Old Testament Books History I and II Samuel (I & II Samuel 29) 2 Samuel Chapter 23 - Mighty Men 3207 The last words of David come as those of the inspired sweet psalmist of Israel speaking of the righteous ruler to come--Christ. How can I be a mighty man of the King? Mighty men are those who know the victory is the Lord's, battle on the frontline for the blessing of others, are faithful where God has placed them, and minister unto the King's desires. Ed Miller Samuel0102_29Chap23_MightyMen.mp3 2 Samuel 23
 55 Old Testament Books History I and II Samuel (I & II Samuel 30) 2 Samuel Chapter 24 - Conclusion 3207 The "big problems" that many commentators have tread upon this chapter with combat boots do not in any negate the chief point of the Holy Spirit's instruction. David's sin seems to be in mustering an army to "help" God go after His own people. 2 Samuel closes with a revelation of the mercy of God. I'm going to make it to the end not because of any help I offer along the way but because of God's mercy through the blood of the Sacrifice! Ed Miller Samuel0102_30Chap24_Conclusion.mp3 2 Samuel 24
 56 Old Testament Books History Nehemiah (Nehemiah 01) Introduction 3211 The book of Nehemiah closes out the historical section of the Old Testament and gives us one great picture to prepare you for the coming of Christ. God was restoring His testimony on the earth through the rebuilding of the temple and the wall. The message of Nehemiah is that God wants to burden and involve us in the rebuilding of the wall (progressive knowledge of God). Nehemiah had no idea whatsoever when he was a comfortable Christian in Shushan and he said yes to the burden of God how greatly he was going to be used! Ed Miller Nehemiah_01Intro.mp3 Nehemiah
 57 Old Testament Books History Nehemiah (Nehemiah 02) Chapters 1-6 3211 The two necessary conditions for building the wall (progressing in the knowledge of God) are a heart seeing and a heart building. There will be no restoration until God gives us eyes to see the walls are in ruins. As you wait on God with that burden, God begins to control the circumstances to make you follow your heart. Two things in Nehemiah's day that are always true are a fearlessness amidst opposition and heart builders free from distraction and legalism (spiritual usury). Ed Miller Nehemiah_02Chap01_06.mp3 Nehemiah 1-6
 58 Old Testament Books History Nehemiah (Nehemiah 03) Chapters 7-11 3211 When the people looked to the walls of Jerusalem as their strength, not the LORD, then the LORD had to knock that down. God will knock down any wall that stands in between you and Him. 5 big things have to happen in "life behind the wall" before there can be a dedication of the wall: living in the light, hungering for the Word of God, being swallowed up in the greatness of God, union with Christ, and living in the Spirit. Ed Miller Nehemiah_03Chap07_11.mp3 Nehemiah 7-11
 59 Old Testament Books History Nehemiah (Nehemiah 04) Chapters 11-13 3211 Nehemiah is God's last word (from the historical record) in the Old Testament. The last event of Nehemiah centers around the dedication of the wall, which in this setting meant initiating or starting over. God is willing to give you a fresh start in the knowledge of God. From the record, God gives that fresh start to those who purify themselves, rejoice in the Lord, and rest in the blood of Jesus. The outworkings of dedication is joy and walking in the light of the Word of God (i.e. reality). Ed Miller Nehemiah_04Chap11_13.mp3 Nehemiah 11-13
 60 Old Testament Books History Ruth (Ruth 01) Introduction 3205 Is it possible to have an oasis in a moral desert? Ruth answers that question. Ruth is a book of hope--the possibility of victory in the midst of defeat. There can be no oasis with fullness (chapter 1), courtship (chapter 2), union (chapter 3), and fruit (chapter 4). Ed Miller Ruth_01Intro.mp3 Ruth
 61 Old Testament Books History Ruth (Ruth 02) Chapter 01 3205 "The Lord wants to create out of each one of us," assures Ed, "an oasis in the moral desert through relationship with God, which results in giving Christ to the world." One of the five great revelations of God in bringing us from Moab (the world) to Bethlehem (the fullness of Christ) is El Shaddai, the All Sufficient One. A wonderful truth is how God turns our "Moabs" into blessing. Ed Miller Ruth_02Chap01.mp3 Ruth 1
 62 Old Testament Books History Ruth (Ruth 03) Chapter 02-03 3205 Some have charged Ruth with immodesty, but Ed defends her chastity as evidenced in the Scriptures. The great truth of appropriation of the kinsman-redeemer is explained with a view to appropriating our heavenly Boaz, the Lord Jesus Christ. "The whole Christian life became alive," Ed testifies, "as I appropriated [Christ]." Ed Miller Ruth_03Chap0203.mp3 Ruth 2 - 3
 63 Old Testament Books History Ruth (Ruth 04) Chapter 04: Conclusion 3205 The final chapter of Ruth revolves around 3 great facts: the other kinsman, the custom of the shoe, and the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. The other kinsman signifies every legal hindrance that would stand in the way of my union with Jesus Christ. The principle of the shoe is assurance that sin, death, Satan and the law no longer possess me; I am solely the property of Christ! The goal of the restored inheritance is fruit from a union with Jesus. Ed Miller Ruth_04Chap04_Conclusion.mp3 Ruth 4
 64 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 01) Introduction 3201 Joshua is first of the "victory books (Judges, Ruth) that are redemptive history telling the simple truth of looking unto Jesus by simple faith. There is no greater picture of Christ in the Bible than Canaan--the land of milk and honey pictures Christ, the life of the land of milk and honey! Joshua is going to tell you how to get out of the wilderness--perpetual sin, defeat and failure--into the life of Christ! Ed Miller Joshua_01Intro.mp3 Joshua
 65 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 02) Chapter 1:1-9 3201 The book of Joshua opens with the great foundational principles of preparation--simple faith always takes the land! All of the experiences of life, all human props being removed (like Moses), and calls to impossibilities (like crossing the Jordan at flood tide) are some of the ways God prepared Joshua, and in principle, prepares each and every Christian. Ed Miller Joshua_02Chap01_1-19.mp3 Joshua 1:1-9
 66 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 03) Special: Judgment on Canaan 3201 The challenging controversial wiping out of the Canaanites--man, woman, child and animal--must be approached first that God always does the best. This ultimate destruction turns our eyes onto the Lord who is a God of mercy (He made room for a Messianic nation to bring salvation to the world). As a God of holiness, sin will not go unpunished. God owns all things and absolutely retains the right to take human life and delegates limited responsibility to government to do the same. God is a God of longsuffering, who waited hundreds of years and gave numerous warnings and object lessons, before executing "His strange work" of judgment. Ed Miller Joshua_03GodsJudgement.mp3 Joshua 6-12
 67 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 04) Chapter 1:10-18 - Borderline Christians 3201 A warning against being "borderline Christians" is another foundational principle of preparation. The borderline Christian is one who selects the good rather than the best; it is one who has stopped hungering after his God. They know all the right answers without actually having reality. As the sacred record shows, the logical conclusion of such a choice was that these tribes were the first into idolatry, and first into bondage and captivity. Ed Miller Joshua_04Chap01.mp3 Joshua 1:10-18
 68 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 05) Chapter 2 - Conversion of Rahab 3201 Rahab the harlot became the firstfruits of the Gentiles to display the love and mercy of God. The scarlet thread became a covenant seal of her salvation, that when God saw the red, He passed over her house! God accepts "dirty faith" (i.e. Rahab's lie) because He sees the direction of the heart and is a God of grace. The Israelites became missionaries just by living and letting a living God full of power do things for them. Ed Miller Joshua_05Chap02.mp3 Joshua 2
 69 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 06) Chapter 3 - Crossing Jordan 3201 There can be no entering of Canaan without first crossing the Jordan. You cross the Jordan practically when you start believing you have already crossed the Jordan potentially in your dear Substitute--Jesus Christ! All eyes on the Ark, for the King will lead the way. Faith doesn't look to anything else but the Lord. Ed Miller Joshua_06Chap03.mp3 Joshua 3
 70 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 07) Chapter 4 - Monuments of 12 Stones 3201 God invites every Christian to be a heart Levite, one who stands firm on dry ground and carries the throne high for all to see. The returning waters of the Jordan show the faithfulness of the Lord and no turning back for the Israelites. The monuments of twelve stones served as a missionary monument to show Himself, a reminder of what He had done, and a pledge of all He would do. Ed Miller Joshua_07Chap04_12Srones.mp3 Joshua 4
 71 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 08) Chapter 5 - The Knife, the Blood, and the Sword 3201 The final preparation of faith prior to going in and possessing the land centers upon the knife, the blood, and the sword. The knife (circumcision) expresses inward victory over the sins of the heart as well as a weakening that gives God the glory for victory. The blood (Passover) teaches that you get into the Promised Land the same way you got out of Egypt--by faith's feeding upon Christ, the Passover Lamb. The sword (the Angel of the LORD) points us to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself as commander who must win the battle. Ed Miller Joshua_08Chap05.mp3 Joshua 5
 72 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 09) Chapter 6 - Jericho 3201 God's open secret for victory is illustrated by the attack on Jericho. If you can see how God took Jericho, you have all of the keys of living victoriously in Christ! The Christian life is a glorified childhood, one of helplessness and unquestioning obedience. The victory is God's and it is for the childlike. Ed Miller Joshua_09Chap0506.mp3 Joshua 6
 73 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 10) Chapter 7 - Ai 3201 Ai served as a great warning to the people of God, who had some false ideas about themselves, victory, and the Lord Himself. God won at Jericho (the big battles); only God can win at Ai (the little ones). There is nothing so small in our Christian life that we can combat on our own. God often lets us lose battles that we might win the war; He makes the Valley of Achor (Trouble) a door of hope! Ed Miller Joshua_10Chap07.mp3 Joshua 11; Hosea 2:14-15
 74 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 11) Chapter 7 - Ai (Continued) 3201 Jericho teaches us that the spoils go to the victor (the Lord); we share in that victory only as a gift--by grace! When you go after the spoils like Achan did, you lose both the spoils and your life. Peace is a great spoil of the cross, but Christ alone is the goal. Ai finally concludes by showing us that after the defeat, God restores to greater usefulness! Ed Miller Joshua_11Chap0607_AI.mp3 Joshua 7
 75 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 12) Chapters 9-10 Campaign for Southern Palestine 3201 We can't be ensnared by Gibeonites (those who try to join the people of God for their own advantage) when we're looking to Jesus. Yet even so, God overrules our sin, bringing blessing out of blunders and hindrances out of helps. He knows how to make these "Gibeonites" to serve us. The miracle of the sun standing still is our doing the fighting in supernatural life. God will always give us enough time to do the will of God without striving. Ed Miller Joshua_12Chap09.mp3 Joshua 9-10
 76 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 13) Chapter 8 - Victory of Faith 3201 Joshua had lost sight of a simple truth that God needed to quicken in his heart again. That simple truth is simple faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, as illustrated by a dead stick (spear) pointed towards heaven. Ai teaches us that the defeats of our lives actually contribute to ultimate victory because of the grace of God. If losing drives you to Jesus, then you come out a winner! Ed Miller Joshua_13Chap08.mp3 Joshua 8; Exodus 17:8-13
 77 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 14) Chapter 11 - Battle for the North 3201 The last battle in the seven year war for Palestine, the battle for the north, lays down 5 clincher principles of victory. Victory was to be continued in the same way it started: looking to God alone. God's people don't need the strength of horses and chariots of men. NOTE: message cut short at 44 minutes. Ed Miller Joshua_14Chap11_BattleForNorth.mp3 Joshua 11
 78 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 15) Chapters 13-22 - Principles of Possession 3201 Possessing Canaan is a grand object lesson about how to enjoy the Lord Jesus Christ. The casting of the lot has to do with resigned contentment--being happy about God's choices for us. There's always more to be possessed, an abiding enemy, and maintaining the possession by an attitude of our will over and over and over again. Ed Miller Joshua_15_PrinciplesOfPossession.mp3 Joshua 13-22
 79 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 16) Chapters 13-22 - Caleb 3201 The three stories about Caleb tell us what wholly following the Lord means. As a spy he believed God. (You've got to believe God has given you Christ). At 85 years old, he claimed his mountain. (You've got to appropriate Christ). He gave the gift of the upper and lower springs (You become a blessing to others). Caleb acted on what he believed and became a blessing to others. Ed Miller Joshua_16Chap13_22.mp3 Joshua 14:6-15; 15:14-19
 80 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 17) Chapter 17:14-18 - Children of Joseph 3201 The fifth principle of possessing Christ is illustrated by Joshua's handling of the over blessed sons of Joseph. The blessing of God has dangers that come along with it, such as spiritual pride, passivity, doubt, softness, and fear. To enter in and possess Christ, we must clear the forest, that is, use to the full all that God has given us. Second, we can't ignore the Canaanites, those ugly resisters such as sin that aren't becoming to a "victorious Christian". Ed Miller Joshua_17Chap17_14-18.mp3 Joshua 17:14-18
 81 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 18) Chapter 18:1-10 - Possessing the Land 3201 The seven remaining tribes were to survey the land (go and see everything you have in Christ). To appropriate means to take for one's exclusive use. Everything you need in your Christian life is appropriated in Christ. Ed Miller Joshua_18.mp3 Joshua 18:1-10
 82 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 19) Chapters 13-22 - Levites' Inheritance 3201 The marvellous story of the Levites illustrates the clincher principle of possession. God cursed Levi to be scattered among the tribes of Israel, but God turned the curse into a positive blessing! The Levites were last in line but received the best inheritance. The Levites as His firstborn was God's object lesson how much He wants to be a rewarder and the reward to everybody. Ed Miller Joshua_20LevitesInheritance.mp3 Joshua 13 - 22
 83 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 20) Ed Miller Joshua_19.mp3
 84 Old Testament Books History Joshua (Joshua 21) Chapters 23-24 - Conclusion 3201 Joshua's final address took place at Shechem, the "birthplace" of Israel--the first place where God spoke to man (Abraham), a place of revelation. The secret of victory is God Himself who is faithful. How may I have victory? By the pure grace of God. Who may have victory? Anyone who chooses it. Ed Miller Joshua_21Chap2324_FinalStudy.mp3 Joshua 23 - 24
 85 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 01 JUDGES INTRO Ed Miller No._01_JUDGES_INTRO.MP3
 86 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 02 JUDGES INTRO CONT Ed Miller No._02_JUDGES_INTRO_CONT.MP3
 87 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 03 JUDGES INTRO CONCL Ed Miller No._03_JUDGES_INTRO_CONCL.MP3
 88 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 04 JUDGES POSSESSING THE LAND Ed Miller No._04_JUDGES_POSSESSING_THE_LAND.MP3
 89 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 05 JUDGES CALEB PART 1 Ed Miller No._05_JUDGES_CALEB_PART_1.MP3
 90 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 06 JUDGES CALEB PART 2 Ed Miller No._06_JUDGES_CALEB_PART_2.MP3
 91 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 07 JUDGES TRIBE OF DAN Ed Miller No._07_JUDGES_TRIBE_OF_DAN.MP3
 92 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 08 JUDGES HEART LEVITE PART 1 Ed Miller No._08_JUDGES_HEART_LEVITE_PART_1.MP3
 93 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 09 JUDGES FALLEN LEVITE Ed Miller No._09_JUDGES_FALLEN_LEVITE.MP3
 94 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 10 JUDGES OTHNIEL and EHUD Ed Miller No._10_JUDGES_OTHNIEL_and_EHUD.MP3
 95 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 11 JUDGES EHUD CONCL DEBORAH INTRO Ed Miller No._11_JUDGES_EHUD_CONCL_DEBORAH_INTRO.MP3
 96 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 12 JUDGES DEBORAH AND BARAK Ed Miller No._12_JUDGES_DEBORAH_AND_BARAK.MP3
 97 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 13 JUDGES JAEL and SISERA Ed Miller No._13_JUDGES_JAEL_and_SISERA.MP3
 98 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 14 JUDGES END DEB INTRO GIDEON Ed Miller No._14_JUDGES_END_DEB_INTRO_GIDEON.MP3
 99 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 15 JUDGES BALAAM ANGEL OF THE LORD Ed Miller No._15_JUDGES_BALAAM_ANGEL_OF_THE_LORD.MP3
 100 Old Testament Books History Judges No. 16 JUDGES THRESHING FLOOR Ed Miller No._16_JUDGES_THRESHING_FLOOR.MP3