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 1 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 01) Introduction 2007 4106 Why should we study the Gospel of John? The Gospel of John differs from Matthew, Mark and Luke that report the history in that John explains it. John is one of the simplest books in the Bible, using simple words to explain lofty thoughts. Finally, the Gospel of John is a heart book that answers who Jesus Christ is, what faith is, and what life is. Ed Miller No_1_John_Introduction_2007.mp3 John
 2 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 02) Prologue: The Word 4106 The prologue to the Gospel of John is a "Christ-scape"--a spectacular look at our Lord Jesus Christ! It begins with Christ being the Word and ends (in verse 18) as Christ being the One who explains the Father. We are being introduced to a God who wants to be revealed, discovered and unveiled--and Jesus Christ is the revealer! Ed Miller No_2_John_The_Word.MP3 John 1:1-18
 3 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 03) Prologue: The Word Continued 4106 God wants to be known so He had to create a whole universe and write eternity (the conscience) on the heart of every man. In Christ alone we have the revelation of God. Therefore, the only way not to neglect the Father or the Spirit is to go after Jesus. Ed Miller No_3_John_Prologue_The_Word_Continued.MP3 John 1:1-18
 4 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 04) Chapter 1: Christ is Everything 4106 John sweeps across chapter 1 with title after title of the Lord Jesus Christ to show us the fullness of the One we're about to study. What is faith? Faith is just receiving a Gift. The Christian life is never more complicated than appropriating Christ Himself. Ed Miller No_4_John_Chapter_1_Christ_is_everything.MP3 John 1; Colossian 2:6
 5 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 05) Chapter 1: Faith and Life 4106 Faith is just receiving the Lord Jesus over and over again. The chapter ends with a number of seekers with an emphasis on finding. What is life? Life is discovering Jesus (eureka!) John the Baptizer signifies that every true ministry is a forerunning ministry that prepares us for the One who comes after to do the real ministry! Ed Miller No_5_John_Faith_and_Life.MP3 John 1
 6 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 06) Chapter 2: Wedding in Cana 4106 The Lord Jesus' first miracle is a key miracle that sheds light on all His miracles. All miracles are not an end in themselves but point to something better. Who is Jesus? He is the joy giver by transformation! If Christ doesn't show up, what we bring will run out, whether it be a wedding, a marriage, a trial or the whole Christian life. Ed Miller No_6_John_Wedding_in_Cana.MP3 John 2:1-11
 7 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 07) Chapter 2: Wedding - What is Faith 4106 The answer to "What is faith?" is illustrated by Mary, the servants of the groom, and the disciples. Faith is laying down my wishes for the Father's will. Faith is unconditional new covenant obedience. Ed Miller No_7_John_Wedding_What_is_Faith.MP3 John 2:1-11
 8 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 08) Chapter 2: Wedding - What is Life / Intro To Cleansing 4106 The Christian can expect the best when the world expects the worst; your best ministry is still in front of you! The best wine is when Christ is able to manifest Himself through us. Life is watching God work in my life, knowing His secrets when others are in the dark. Life is "150 gallons of joy"! Christ is also the almighty cleanser of the temple, not only a joy giver but a sin killer. Ed Miller No_8_John_Wedding_What_is_Life_Intro_Cleansing.MP3 John 2
 9 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 09) Chapter 2: Cleansing of Temple - Who is Christ 4106 A complete view of Jesus is a smile on His face (miracle of the water to wine) and a whip in His hand (cleansing of the temple). Jesus came to deal with sin as a jealous lover; the temple was a symbol of the condition of the spiritual life of the people. When does sin go out of our hearts as God's temple? It's when Jesus comes in! Ed Miller No_9_John_Cleansing_of_Temple_Who_is_Christ.MP3 John 2:12-22
 10 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 10) Chapter 2: Cleansing of Temple Cont. 4106 Jesus' passion for purity is most manifest when we get away from the cross (the animals of sacrifice) and the reality of being a dwelling place for God (the temple). His cleansing is not to harm us but to drive us back to the Atonement. Real faith is reality--going after Christ Himself. Life is a pure temple; it's Jesus entrusting Himself to us. Ed Miller No_10_John_Cleansing_of_Temple_continued.MP3 John 2:12-22
 11 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 11) Chapter 3: Intro to Nicodemus 4106 This first of 14 discourses recorded in the Gospel of John introduces us to Nicodemus, a real seeker of the Lord but a secret disciple. As Jesus explained the type of the bronze serpent lifted up in the wilderness as Himself, He also revealed Nicodemus as a "snake bitten" perishing sinner. The simplicity of faith is looking at the substitute Savior! Ed Miller No_11_John_Intro_to_Nicodemus.MP3 John 3:1-21
 12 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 12) Chapter 3: What Is Faith/Life of Nicodemus 4106 Faith is looking. Sight is a picture of believing but is not a substitute for believing. 700 years after Moses lifted up the serpent symbol in the wilderness, the people were worshiping it. Signs are wonderful as long as they remain signs to point to the reality (such as baptism and communion in our day). What is life? It is the eternal cure for perishing sinners. Ed Miller No_12_John_What_is_faith_ life_Nicodemus.MP3 John 3:1-21
 13 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 13) Chapter 3:1-18 Problem Texts 4106 The new birth is when God enters into a sinner's life. There is great encouragement in approaching problem texts by knowing what they don't mean. In John 3:5 Ed discusses the various approaches taken about the "water and the Spirit". The second problem text revolves around pre-Pentecost believers and their relationship to the Holy Spirit. As we rest in eternal facts, we're going to have some peace in our lives. Ed Miller No_13_John_3_1-18_Problem_Texts.MP3 John 3:1-18
 14 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 14) Chapter 3:1-18 Approaching Problem Texts 4106 In John 3:16-17 the age old Calvinist/Arminian debate on what "world" means has principles about how to approach the problem. One of those principles is leaving God's truth in the Bible where He put it. The truth is the full acceptance of both extremes, holding fast to what Scripture plainly says and not basing truth on logic or deduction. Ed Miller No_14_John_Approaching_problem_texts.MP3 John 3:1-18
 15 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 15) Chapter 3:22-36 Friend of the Groom 4106 Many people flocking to Jesus irritated the disciples of John the Baptizer. John knew, however, that in our service to the Lord, we are the friend of the Groom (the best man). John wasn't trying to have a kingdom of his own or followers of his own; the bride belongs exclusively to the Groom. Life is fullness of joy as we are possessed by the Groom. Ed Miller No_15_John_3_22-36_Friend_of_Groom.MP3 John 3:22-36
 16 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 16) Chapter 4 The Woman at the Well Part 1 4106 The account of the Samaritan woman is a wonderful love story of an unprejudiced heart. Christ is the giver of living water, a spring that you can carry in your heart! He intends to provide what He requires; in order words, He tells you so that you can ask Him. Faith is drinking; life is satisfaction in Jesus. Ed Miller No_16_John_Samaritan_Woman.mp3 John 4:1-45
 17 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 17) Chapter 4 The Woman at the Well Part 2 4106 Ed shares 6 principles of how Jesus ministers to thirsty people and thereby how He ministers through His body today. God will engineer the path of the thirsty to meet with you. Jesus lets His body (the church) get weary so He can live in us to reach out to the thirsty. Ed Miller No_17_John_Woman_at_Well_part_2.mp3 John 4:1-45
 18 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 18) Chapter 4 The Woman at the Well Conclusion 4106 Jesus turned the woman at the well's attention from geographical places to Himself; all the types and shadows are done away in Christ. The thirsty don't need a list of rules to keep them safe; the thirsty are protected by their thirst. In spiritual things we are all sowers and reapers. Ed Miller No_18_John_Woman_at_Well_Conclusion.mp3 John 4:1-45
 19 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 19) Chapter 4:46-54 The Nobleman's Son 4106 Who is Christ? He is the omnipotent and omniscient Creator! Troubling faith can touch a present Savior and reach everywhere. Faith is believing the word Jesus speaks (without seeing signs and wonders) and going your way. Life is experiencing how faithful God is. Ed Miller No_19_John_4_46-54_Noblemans_Son.mp3 John 4:46-54
 20 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 20) Chapter 4 Conclusion / Intro to Chapter 5 4106 Faith is watching Jesus keep His word. The Lord, in His compassion, patience and faithfulness, is dealing with you so that you can trust Him without a sign. Chapter 5 introduces us to Christ as the merciful healer of sinful cripples. Faith is willingness to be made whole. You don't need more information; you just need more willingness. Ed Miller No_20_John_Conclusion_chap_4_Intro_chap_5.mp3 John 4:46 - 5:1-15
 21 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 21) Chapter 5 - Bethesda: What is Life 4106 Life is the ability to walk--to obey God now, to enter into liberty, joy and rest in the Lord! Childlike faith has instantaneous possibilites at any moment in my life to be the Christian He wants me to be. The moment you begin your miracle starts a collision course with the religious world, to those who think life is rules and regulations and not identification with the Person of Jesus Christ. Ed Miller No_21_John_ch_5_Bethesda_What_is_Life.mp3 John 5:1-30
 22 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 22) Chapter 5 Conclusion - Intro to Chapter 6 4106 Jesus didn't violate the Sabbath but only the distortion of the Sabbath by the religious leaders who didn't understand rest or unique relationship with God. There is a great danger of substituting the Bible for Christ Himself. In chapter 6 Jesus is the Master Teacher and the One who walks victoriously over every storm! Ed Miller No_22_John_ch_5_conclude_Intro_chap 6.mp3 John 5:31-47, John 6
 23 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 23) Chapter 6 - Feeding Five Thousand 4106 Jesus is not only the Master Teacher but is the Curriculum; the goal of teaching is coming to Christ, not learning a lesson. Faith is coming to Jesus in order to obey impossible commands. Christ is the All-Sufficient One to feed the hungry through me! At the end of the day Jesus is more than enough for you and everybody else even though it doesn't look like it or feel like it! Ed Miller No_23_John_Ch_6_Feeding_Five_Thousand.mp3 John 6:1-14
 24 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 24) Chapter 6 - The Stormy Sea 4106 The stormy sea has as its context the testing of the Master teacher's teaching. Our natural hearts always gravitate towards sight, but the Lord Jesus' highest desire is that we trust Him on the mountain when He's out of view. Even when we fail, He always deals with who we are and where we are in order to bring us to the place where He desires. Ed Miller No_24_John_chapter_6_The_Stormy_Sea.MP3 John 6:15-21
 25 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 25) Chapter 6 - Bread of Life 4106 Christ is the Bread and Drink of Life; He is both source and supply. The Father is drawing the willing; Christ is putting a stumblingblock before the unreal to drive them away. The full explanation of what faith is is illustrated by eating and drinking. Ed Miller No_25_John_chapter_6_Bread_of_Life.MP3 John 6:22-71
 26 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 26) Chapter 6 Conclusion - Intro To Chapter 7 4106 In chapter 6 the Holy Spirit focuses on the truth of obedience. The feeding of the 5000 teaches that obedience is returning to the feet of Jesus for that which is necessary to fulfill His requirements. Peter's walking on the water (from Matthew 14) teaches that you cannot obey the Lord apart from a mighty miracle of God. In John 7 at the greatest of all feasts, the Feast of Tabernacles, the Lord Jesus advanced upon the thought of living waters as a spring towards missions--torrential rivers flowing through you! Ed Miller No_26_John_Conclude_6_Intro_7.MP3 John 6 & 7; Matthew 14:22-32
 27 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 27) Chapter 7 - Feast of Tabernacles 4106 The deeper the revelation of Christ, the greater the opposition against Him. Christ is the living water. Faith is willingness to do His will; faith is also drinking. Life is the quenching of thirst--satisfaction--and the outflow of personal blessing to others. Ed Miller No_27_John_Chapter_7_Feas_of_Tabernacle.MP3 John 7
 28 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 28) Chapter 8 - The Adulteress 4106 The religious leaders thought they had Jesus in a catch-22 situation by getting Him to trespassg either against Rome or against the law of Moses. Jesus' writing the word (of God) on the ground with His finger (a symbol of the Holy Spirit); the Spirit and the Word bring conviction of sin. This adultress, like us, find that in the hand of the Lord Jesus Christ there is no condemnation! Ed Miller No_28_John_Chapter_8_The_Adulteress.MP3 John 8:1-11
 29 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 29) Chapter 8 - I AM 4106 Jesus reveals most fully here than anywhere else His relationship with His holy Father God. Who is Christ? He is the Son of the Father. He is the "I AM", the same One who appeared to Moses at the burning bush proclaiming His underived existence. Ed Miller No_29_John_8_I_AM.MP3 John 8:12-59
 30 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 30) Chapter 8 Conclusion - Intro To Chapter 9 4106 In chapter 8, Christ is the Son of God, faith is following Christ as the Light of the world, and life is freedom from stoning (justification) and sinning (sanctification). In chapter 9, Christ is the omnipotent giver of sight to those who are hopelessly blind. Faith is unquestioning obedience. Life is the progressive ability to see. Eyesight costs nothing in its reception but costs everything in its outworking (i.e., excommunication, outside the camp). Ed Miller No_30_John_End_chapter_8_Intro_Chap_9.MP3 John 8 & 9
 31 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 31) Chapter 9 - Continue Problem of Suffering 4106 Any condition--no matter how bad it is--we can turn to the glory of God. God always rules and overrules. Don't worry about how the man was born blind (i.e. how suffering comes about); Jesus' mission is to make this condition redemptive! Ed Miller No_31_John_Chap_9_Continue_prob_of_Suffering.MP3 John 9
 32 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 32) Chapter 9 Conclusion - Intro To Chapter 10 4106 Chapter 9 shows a great contrast between spiritual eyesight and spiritual blindness. Spiritual blindness is progressive, moving from ignorance to willful ignorance to unteachableness. The childlike spirit is open minded to truth from anybody and close minded to error. The discourse of our Lord Jesus at the Feast of Dedication in chapter 10 shows Christ as the Good Shepherd. We'll never see how great God is until we see how frail we are (like sheep). Ed Miller No_32_John_End_9_Begin_10.MP3 John 9 & 10
 33 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 33) Chapter 10: Faith and Life 4106 Life is a relationship, as depicted by the Shepherd and His sheep. Life is an abundance of coming in for worship and going out for witness. Life is rest and security in the hand of Almighty God. The healed blind man could be kicked out of the synagogue but they couldn't kick him out of the hand of the Shepherd. Ed Miller No_33_John_10_Faith_Life.MP3 John 10
 34 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 34) Chapter 10 Conclusion - Intro To Chapter 11 4106 As the Lord guides His sheep, His leading is definite and specific. If He brings conviction, there is a specific area in which He deals. Satan loves to nag and gives an indefinite generality that brings condemnation. In chapter 10, Martha's error was looking to a doctrine (the resurrection) rather than to the Lord Jesus Himself. The invitation to the sheep is, "The Master is here and He's calling you to the truth of resurrection life!" Ed Miller No.34_John_Conclude_Chapter_10_begin_Chapter_11.MP3 John 10 & 11
 35 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 35) Chapter 11: Faith 4106 It is a great test to any Christian when Jesus seems far away; we are tempted, like Mary and Martha, to forget He loves us and that we're His friends. Jesus was deliberately confusing, giving them a clear word that wasn't clear. God bypasses the prayer of the lips (or the moment) to answer the prayer of the heart (or the life)! Ed Miller No.35_John_Chapter_11_Faith.MP3 John 11
 36 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 36) Chapter 11: Christ the Life Pt. 1 4106 Life is knowing Christ as the resurrection and the life. Life is being set free from the robes of corruption. In stage 1 as Christ as the resurrection, you give up all; in stage 2 as Christ as the life, you take all (i.e. appropriate His life). Ed Miller No.36_John_Chapter_11_LIFE.MP3 John 11
 37 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 37) Chapter 11: Christ the Life Pt. 2 4106 The helplessness of "Lazarus living"--bound up with gravesclothes as a picture of a Christian living bound up in fleshly living--can only be overcome by a mighty miracle of God. The Lord Jesus intends for friends and family to "roll away the stone" (announce good news) and "unbind them and let them go" (releasing the life of Christ) in seemingly hopeless cases. Martha and Mary were very different people and the Lord was so accommodating to meet each where they (and we) are. Ed Miller No.37_John_Christ_the_Life.MP3 John 11
 38 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 38) Chapter 11 Conclusion - Intro To Chapter 12 4106 Every place is dangerous that is not the will of God. Jesus could face the hostility of the Jews because He knew He was in God's will. Lazarus' resurrection teaches us that every time God does something in your life, He does it for everybody in your circle of influence. Mary in chapter 12 illustrates that faith is worship and worship is ministering to the heart of Jesus. Real service is not manward and having to meet a need. Ed Miller No.38_John_Conclude_Chapter_11_begin_Chapter_12.MP3 John 11 - 12
 39 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 39) Chapter 12:1-7 Real Ministry 4106 The motive for all real ministry is to minister to the heart of Jesus, not to meet a need. Mary of Bethany illustrates this wonderful truth in her premeditated act of breaking the alabaster flask of perfume. Whereas Judas shows what Jesus received, Mary glorified Christ as the One who deserves lavish love. Ed Miller No.39_John_Chapter_12_1-7.MP3 John 12:1-7
 40 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 40) Chapter 12:20:36 Grain of Wheat 4106 Jesus' public ministry closes with Christ as the grain of wheat--His willingness to die for seekers (like the Greeks who came) in light of future fruitfulness. Those Greeks who represented the seekers, coming to worship like the wise men at the beginning, open up the hour in which the Son of Man would be glorified. 2008-06-28 Ed Miller No.40_John_Chapter_12_Grain_of_Wheat.MP3 John 12:20-36
 41 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 41) Chapter 13 - Introduction: Foot Washer 4106 Chapters 13 - 17 are unique chapters in which the Lord Jesus turns from the world to His own. Christ is not only the foot washer but the head to foot washer (depicting salvation). Peter's supposed "high view" of the Lord had to be adjusted in order for him to enjoy intimate union with Him in spiritual refreshing (as pictured by foot washing). Ed Miller No.41_John_Introduction_Foot_Washer.MP3 John 13:1-15
 42 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 42) Chapter 13 - Foot Washing: What is Faith 4106 Who is Christ? He is the head-to-foot washer (a Savior from past sins) AND the foot washer (cleanser of the present Christian life). Foot washing is all about having a part with Jesus, accepting His grace. Faith is letting Jesus wash our feet (i.e. refreshing us, serving us). Ed Miller No.42_John_Foot_Washing_What_is_Faith.MP3 John 13:1-15
 43 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 43) Chapter 13 - Foot Washing: What is Life 4106 Life is washing my brother's and sister's feet, that is, bringing spiritual refreshment to others after being refreshed by Jesus. Washing feet is a mighty miracle of God; only God can put the slave apron in your heart. 2008-10-09 Ed Miller No.43_Foot_Washing_What_is_Life.MP3 John 13
 44 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 44) Chapter 14 - Cure for All Heart Trouble 4106 Jesus is the cure for all our heart trouble. We can be as free from anxiety and fear about the world as God is. The four questions asked by the disciples are representative questions of things that would take away our peace: indwelling sin, the future, knowledge of God, and God's dealing with men. The Lord Jesus brings the spotlight back to Himself as the way, the truth, and the life that severs our need for a formula, a doctrine, or an experience. 2008-10-23 Ed Miller No.44_Gospel_of_John_Chap_14.MP3 John 14
 45 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 45) Chapter 14 - Jesus is God 4106 Faith is trusting in Jesus as God. Jesus assured Peter's heart not to be troubled about his upcoming denial because He was going to the cross to prepare his heart to be the Father's house! Christ is central to the Godhead to reveal everything we'll ever know about the Father for all eternity. Ed Miller No.45_Gospel_of_John_Chap_Jesus_is_God.MP3 John 14
 46 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 46) Chapter 14 - In Jesus Name and Two Advocates 4106 Life is peace and rest. When I'm trusting in the Lord Jesus in simple faith I need never fret or fear about anything in the whole wide world! Praying "in Jesus name" is not about the words but an attitude of heart that trusts in Christ's merit. The Holy Spirit is not our "client" but Jesus' client who lives in our heart to defend the name, the reputation, and the cause of Christ. The Spirit is fighting for His Client and ultimately He's going to win His case! Ed Miller No.46_Gospel_of_John_In_Jesus_Name_Two_Advocates.MP3 John 14
 47 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 47) Chapter 14 - Holy Spirit as Revealer and Manifester of Christ 4106 I need the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of my heart to see Jesus. When the Spirit comes to us to convict the world of sin, He teaches Christians to live by faith, which consequently convicts the world of unbelief. The ruler of this world, Satan, has been cast out at the cross and in my life as a defeated foe. Ed Miller No.47_Gospel_of_John_Holy_Spirit_as_Revealer_and_Manifester_of_Christ.MP3 John 14; John 16:14-18
 48 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 48) Chapter 15 - Victor: The True Vine 4106 Christ calls us to be of good courage because He has overcome the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life. Christ has overcome everything that stands opposed to the will of God. Christians are in danger when they try to pick up fighting a war that Jesus already won. Faith is abiding in the True Vine, Jesus. Ed Miller No.48_Gospel_of_John_15_Victor_True_Vine.MP3 John 15:1-11
 49 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 49) Chapter 15 - Abiding in the Vine 4106 Life is the fruit that comes from abiding in Christ, the True Vine. A great place in the life of any Christian is when he realizes, "I am not the vine." You were placed in Christ; all you need to do is stay there. Ed Miller No.49_Gospel_of_John_15_Abiding_in_the_vine.MP3 John 15:1-11; Ezekiel 15:1-5; John 6:56
 50 New Testament Books Gospels John (John 50) Chapter 15 - Pruning 4106 God is watching over the branches as the abide in Christ the Vine; His job is to make sure the Vine produces fruit. The whole responsibility of pruning from start to finish is in God's capable hands. He has only one pruning tool: the Word. Every time you see Christ in this Book you are pruned, growing toward conformity towards Christ. Ed Miller No.50_Gospel_of_John__15_Pruning.MP3 John 15:1-11