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Hearing with Faith

Hearing with Faith

Written by: Joshua Purdy
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Hearing with Faith: Daily Bible Study Podcast
Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, in the order events unfolded? Join us for a transformative journey!

From New to Old Testament: After an inspiring trek through the New Testament, we’re diving into the Old Testament, unpacking chapters like Leviticus and Exodus with Christian commentary, ancient wisdom, and timeless truths.

What’s in It for You?
  • Inspiration: Reignite your faith with daily scripture readings.
  • Insight: Discover thought-provoking Bible study insights that connect to modern life.
  • Encouragement: Find divine strength through each chapter’s lessons.
Join the Adventure: Whether you’re a lifelong Christian or curious about scripture, Hearing with Faith is your gateway to deeper faith. Each episode breaks down a Bible chapter—stories, laws, prophecies—making them accessible and relevant. Perfect for daily devotion or Old Testament study!
Tune In and Grow: Subscribe now for daily Bible study and Christian podcast episodes. Let’s journey through Leviticus, Exodus, and beyond, one chapter at a time. Ready for a spiritual adventure? Dive into the Word with us!
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  • Joshua 8: From Defeat to Total Victory – God's Strategy and Christ-Centered Conquest

    Joshua 8: From Defeat to Total Victory – God's Strategy and Christ-Centered Conquest
    Nov 30 2025
    This Bible study on Joshua 8 explores Israel's triumph over Ai after repentance from Achan's sin, interpreting the ambush and conquest as models for spiritual warfare. It emphasizes trusting God's unconventional strategies, holding up the cross for victory, and renewing covenant through Christ, who bears curses and provides overwhelming triumph over sin and darkness. Hearing With Faith presents a Christocentric exposition of Joshua chapter 8, transitioning from the defeat at Ai due to Achan's sin to resounding victory through repentance, obedience, and divine strategy. The core message is that God transforms shame into triumph when hidden sin is removed, providing believers with tailored strategies for spiritual battles—appearing weak to draw out enemies, ambushing with gospel power, and annihilating strongholds through persistent faith in Christ's cross. The teaching urges reliance on the Holy Spirit over human plans, using the conquest as a foreshadowing of Jesus' victory, where He bears curses (like the hanged king) to deliver blessings. It connects to New Testament truths like Colossians 2:15 (disarming rulers via the cross), Galatians 3:13 (Christ redeeming from curses), Hebrews 4:12 (Word as a sword), Ephesians 6:12 (spiritual warfare), and Romans 10:17 (faith by hearing the Word), portraying Joshua's actions as types of Christ's redemptive work.The session opens with prayer for revelation and dependence on God, reviewing the context post-Achan's judgment, and emphasizing progression from defeat to victory through consecration.Key Overarching Themes:Repentance Leading to Victory: Removing sin restores God's presence, turning failures into overwhelming triumphs without casualties.Divine Strategy in Warfare: God's plans vary (ambush vs. Jericho's march) but follow patterns like appearing defeated to lure enemies, symbolizing Christ's cross disarming darkness.Spiritual Application: Battles are against sin, flesh, and demonic forces; use gospel "ambushes" to rescue souls, set strongholds ablaze with Holy Spirit fire, and claim territory for God's kingdom.Holding Up the Cross: Joshua's javelin represents persistently proclaiming Christ's crucifixion for total destruction of evil.Covenant Renewal: Blessings and curses highlight fleshly failure vs. Spirit-led success, with all Scripture revealing Jesus.No Return for Evil: Memorial heaps prevent enemy's resurgence; bind Satan through faith to maintain victory.Verse-by-Verse Breakdown with Christ-Centered Interpretations:Verse 1 (Encouragement and Promise): God tells Joshua not to fear; take all warriors to Ai, for He has delivered it. Christ-Centered: Post-repentance, God assures victory in Christ (Romans 8:37); address internal sins first for external conquests.Verse 2 (Strategy and Spoils): Set an ambush; keep spoils unlike Jericho. Christ-Centered: Strategies adapt; plunder represents souls rescued through gospel (Matthew 13:44), contrasting devoted bans.Verses 3-8 (Ambush Setup): 30,000 mighty men ambush at night; main force feigns retreat. Joshua to stretch javelin. Christ-Centered: Night work symbolizes hidden gospel preparation; appearing weak lures Satan (1 Corinthians 1:27); javelin as cross/Word pierces darkness (Hebrews 4:12), igniting Holy Spirit fire.Verses 9-13 (Positioning): Ambushers west of Ai; Joshua in valley. Christ-Centered: Unity in plan; valley humility precedes exaltation (James 4:10); God's hidden forces ensure success.Verses 14-17 (Enemy Lured Out): Ai's king pursues; city left open. Christ-Centered: Overconfidence blinds enemies; Satan pursues "fleeing" believers but exposes strongholds to gospel ambush.Verses 18-19 (Signal and Seizure): Stretch javelin; ambushers take and burn city. Christ-Centered: Persistent holding of cross brings breakthrough; smoke signals rising revival and judgment (Revelation 8:4).Verses 20-23 (Trap and Capture): Enemies trapped, struck down; king captured alive. Christ-Centered: No escape from God's plan; capture alive for judgment foreshadows exposing sins before crucifixion.Verses 24-25 (Total Destruction): All 12,000 inhabitants slain by sword. Christ-Centered: Complete annihilation like 12 tribes/apostles; sword as God's Word executes justice (Ephesians 6:17).Verse 26 (Javelin Held): Not withdrawn until utter destruction. Christ-Centered: Don't lower the gospel; persistent proclamation ensures victory (1 Corinthians 2:2).Verses 27-28 (Spoils and Burning): Livestock taken; Ai a perpetual heap. Christ-Centered: Claim blessings post-victory; eternal heap binds evil, preventing return (Matthew 12:29).Verse 29 (King Hanged): On tree until evening, buried under stones. Christ-Centered: Foreshadows Christ hanged as curse (Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Galatians 3:13); removes reproach, turning defeat to hope.Verses 30-31 (Altar Built): On Mount Ebal with uncut stones. Christ-Centered: Living stones (1 Peter 2:5); no human tools symbolize grace over works; Christ as ultimate altar.Verse 32 (Law Written): On ...
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    2 hrs and 58 mins
  • Joshua 7: Achan's Sin and the Defeat at Ai – Overcoming Hidden Sin Through Christ

    Joshua 7: Achan's Sin and the Defeat at Ai – Overcoming Hidden Sin Through Christ
    Nov 28 2025
    This Christ-centered Bible study on Joshua 7 explores Israel's defeat at Ai due to Achan's hidden sin, interpreting it as a model for spiritual warfare against internal enemies like covetousness. It highlights divine revelation through prayer, confession, and the crucifixion of sin via Christ's atonement, leading to restored victory and transformation.Summary of the Teaching on Joshua 7. Defeating Hidden Sin to Claim God's Victory" from the channel Hearing With Faith, delivers a gospel-focused exposition of Joshua chapter 7, detailing the consequences of Achan's unfaithfulness and the path to restoration. The core message is that hidden sin, such as coveting, withdraws God's presence, causing defeat in spiritual battles, but through humble confession, divine narrowing and revelation via the Holy Spirit, and crucifying sin at the cross, believers can eradicate internal enemies, replace them with desires for Christ, and claim ongoing victory. The teaching stresses dependence on God over human plans, grace in failure for growth, and the urgency of dealing with sin radically to avoid troubling others and hindering effectiveness. It portrays Achan's story as a foreshadowing of Christ's atonement, where Jesus bears the wrath and shame for sinners, providing cleansing and transformation far superior to Old Covenant judgment. Connections are drawn to New Testament passages like 1 John 1:9 (confession for cleansing), Romans 8:26-27 (Spirit's intercession), Galatians 2:20 (crucified with Christ), Ephesians 6:10-18 (spiritual armor), James 4:1-10 (resisting lusts), and Revelation 12:11 (overcoming by the blood), emphasizing the gospel's power to kill sin and fill the void with Christ.The session begins with prayer for guidance and openness to truth, acknowledging human failure without God, and transitions into the chapter's narrative post-Jericho victory.Key Overarching Themes:Hidden Sin as the Root of Defeat: Unfaithfulness through coveting disrupts covenant and God's presence, leading to collective trouble; sin must be exposed and destroyed completely.Divine Process of Revelation: God narrows sins through prayer and the Holy Spirit's intercession, revealing hidden issues progressively for confrontation.Confession and Crucifixion: True repentance involves honest admission without excuses; sin requires death, fulfilled in Christ's cross, replacing sinful desires with hunger for God.Grace and Learning from Failure: God limits defeats for teaching dependence; failures like Peter's denial lead to restoration and greater fruitfulness.Spiritual Warfare Priority: Conquer internal sins (lust, greed) before external battles; rely on gospel armor, not self-effort.Replacement and Transformation: Eradicating sin creates space for Christ; behold His glory to transform desires and achieve victory.Verse-by-Verse Breakdown with Christ-Centered Interpretations:Verse 1 (Unfaithfulness Introduced): Israel acts unfaithfully as Achan takes banned items. Christ-Centered: Coveting turns desires into idols; Jesus crucifies the flesh to break bondage (Romans 6:6, Galatians 2:20), restoring fellowship through confession (1 John 1:9).Verses 2-5 (Defeat at Ai): Spies sent without consulting God; 36 men die, hearts melt. Christ-Centered: Without abiding in Christ, efforts fail (John 15:5); grace limits loss for learning (Hebrews 12:5-11), like Peter's failure leading to dependence.Verses 6-9 (Joshua's Lament): Joshua falls before the Ark in grief, questioning God. Christ-Centered: Humble confession without excuses (Psalm 139:23-24); Jesus intercedes for restoration (Hebrews 7:25).Verses 10-12 (God's Revelation): Sin has made Israel accursed; God's presence withdraws unless sin is destroyed. Christ-Centered: Unrepented sin hinders standing (Ephesians 6:10-18); overcome by Christ's blood (Revelation 12:11), daily cleansing needed.Verse 13 (Consecration Commanded): Consecrate and remove the banned things. Christ-Centered: Present as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1); Holy Spirit convicts for crucifixion of passions (Colossians 3:5, John 16:8).Verses 14-18 (Narrowing by Lot): Tribes narrowed to Achan. Christ-Centered: Prayer reveals sins progressively (Romans 8:26-27); talk relationally with God (Matthew 6:9) for exposure and cleansing.Verse 19 (Call to Confess): Joshua implores Achan to glorify God and confess. Christ-Centered: God calls sinners as "sons"; Jesus, the innocent Son, bears shame for our glory through atonement.Verses 20-21 (Achan's Confession): Admits coveting and hiding items. Christ-Centered: Confession to Jesus brings forgiveness (1 John 1:9); replace lust with desire for Christ (Matthew 5:28), beholding His glory for transformation (2 Corinthians 3:18).Verses 22-23 (Sin Exposed): Items found in tent. Christ-Centered: God searches hearts; exposure leads to the cross for death and cleansing.Verses 24-26 (Punishment and Memorial): Achan and all stoned, burned; wrath turns. Christ-Centered: Sin requires death—Jesus bears it (...
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Joshua 6: The Fall of Jericho – Spiritual Warfare and Victory Through Obedience in Christ

    Joshua 6: The Fall of Jericho – Spiritual Warfare and Victory Through Obedience in Christ
    Nov 25 2025
    This Christ-centered Bible study on Joshua 6 examines the miraculous fall of Jericho's walls, interpreting the events as a model for spiritual warfare where obedience, faith, and God's presence lead to victory over strongholds. It emphasizes how these foreshadow Christ's ultimate triumph on the cross, breaking down barriers of deception and fear through the power of the gospel.Summary of the Teaching on Joshua 6 from the VideoThe video from the channel Hearing With Faith provides a verse-by-verse, gospel-oriented exposition of Joshua chapter 6, detailing the conquest of Jericho as a paradigm for spiritual warfare. The core message is that victory against spiritual strongholds—built on Satan's lies—comes not through human strategy or strength but through precise obedience to God's unconventional commands, daily walking in His presence (symbolized by the Ark), and trusting in the finished work of Christ on the cross, which destroys deception and brings liberation. The teaching highlights themes of patience amid apparent inaction, the role of warnings and trumpets as calls to repentance, the ban as a picture of divine judgment, and Rahab's salvation as grace through faith. It draws connections to New Testament passages like Ephesians 6:12 (spiritual battles), 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (demolishing strongholds), Revelation 12:11 (overcoming by blood and testimony), and 1 Corinthians 1:18 (the cross as power), portraying Jericho's fall as a foreshadowing of Christ's victory over sin and the devil.youtu.beThe session starts with prayer for spiritual strength and insight, reviewing the chapter's context after the Jordan crossing and circumcision, emphasizing progression in faith.Key Overarching Themes:Unconventional Spiritual Warfare: God's tactics defy logic, relying on faith, obedience, and His power to topple strongholds of lies and fear.Daily Presence and Persistence: Marching daily with the Ark teaches consistent communion with God, transforming routines into victorious acts.Warnings and Judgment: Trumpets symbolize proclamations of truth and impending judgment, urging gentle warnings to others in love.Devotion and the Ban: All belongs to God; coveting leads to curses, while total surrender brings blessing.Grace and Salvation: Rahab's rescue exemplifies faith-based salvation, extending to families and pointing to Christ's redemptive work.Christ's Ultimate Victory: The events shadow the cross, where Jesus bears curses, destroys walls of separation, and enables resurrection life.Verse-by-Verse Breakdown with Christ-Centered Interpretations:Verse 1 (Jericho Shut Up): City sealed due to fear. Christ-Centered: Enemies hide behind walls of hostility and lies; the gospel penetrates hearts, melting fear with truth (Revelation 12).Verses 2-5 (God's Instructions): God gives Jericho to Joshua; march with armed men, priests, trumpets, and Ark for six days, then seven times on the seventh with a shout—walls fall flat. Christ-Centered: Victory is gifted, not earned; shout celebrates pre-won triumph in Christ (Hebrews 11:30); seven signifies completion, like creation and rest in Jesus.Verse 6 (Joshua's Command): Relay instructions to priests. Christ-Centered: Leaders mediate God's word; obey precisely, avoiding additions (Revelation 22:18-19).Verse 7 (Advance and March): Armed men go before the Ark. Christ-Centered: Arm with God's armor daily (Ephesians 6); presence follows preparation.Verses 8-9 (Procession Order): Armed vanguard, seven trumpets, priests with Ark, rear guard. Christ-Centered: Trumpets warn of judgment (Revelation); procession mirrors walking in Spirit, guarded by God.Verse 10 (Silence Command): No speech until shout. Christ-Centered: Silence teaches patience, avoiding fleshly responses; trust God's timing (Isaiah 30:15).Verses 11-14 (Daily Marches): Circle once daily for six days, rest in camp. Christ-Centered: Persistence builds faith; no visible progress tests trust in unseen work (2 Corinthians 5:7).Verse 15 (Seventh Day Early Rise): March seven times. Christ-Centered: Early rising for God's presence; repetition infuses power, like potter shaping clay (Jeremiah 18).Verses 16-17 (Shout and Ban): Shout at last trumpet; city devoted to destruction, spare Rahab. Christ-Centered: Shout ("Hallelujah") declares victory; ban pictures judgment, but grace saves believers (1 Corinthians 5:5).Verses 18-19 (Warning Against Coveting): Avoid accursed things; valuables to treasury. Christ-Centered: Don't love world (1 John 2:15); devote all to God, plundering enemy for kingdom.Verse 20 (Walls Fall): People shout, walls collapse; straight advance. Christ-Centered: Faith topples barriers; gospel destroys arguments exalting against God (2 Corinthians 10:5).Verse 21 (Total Destruction): Destroy all living. Christ-Centered: Foreshadows final judgment; God reclaims life as Creator.Verses 22-23 (Rahab Saved): Spies rescue her family. Christ-Centered: Faith saves households; Rahab in Christ's lineage shows grace to ...
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    3 hrs and 5 mins
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