Jesus As Us

In this episode, Dennis and Scott discuss the differences between their experiences in the institutional church system and the more organic, spontaneous ministry Scott is now engaged in at the gym. They emphasize the importance of being led by the Father, rather than following rigid protocols or seeking to build an empire. Notes Jim Henderson, Jim and Casper go to Church 2 Cor. 5:21 Scott's blog: Scotts Page (myscottpage.blogspot.com) Please leave comments or questions below.

In this episode, Dennis is joined with Arnold Quigley to discuss the impact knowing Jesus lives in him has had on his life up to this point. One of the most important realizations has been to let God take charge of his life and just be who he is. This has given Arnold wonderful freedom and joy. Notes Book: Norman Grubb, Who Am I.Quote from page 102. Please leave comments or questions below.

In this episode, Dennis and David maintain that the true gospel is not about "getting saved" and going to heaven, but about knowing God the Father through the person of Jesus Christ. They argue that the focus should be on experiencing God's presence and participating in His work in the world, rather than pursuing individual rewards or avoiding punishment. This requires a shift from self-focused spirituality to a God-centered perspective. Notes NT Wright, Paul a Biography Henry Blackaby - Experiencing God Attention: Future episodes may or may not always be released on Sundays. Watch for them any day of the week. Please leave your comments below.

Is God in the 2024 Olympics? In this episode, Dennis and David discuss the biblical concept of the "fullness of God" and our identity as God's beloved children. They emphasize the importance of understanding and living out of this truth, rather than focusing on external circumstances or future concerns. NOTES God in the Olympics video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=941fNzgK7Yo Song: "What the world needs now" Scriptures: John 1:16: Eph. 1:4; 3:19 Please leave your comments below.

Why is the message "going to heaven" destructive to Christians?What was Jesus' mission, to save people from sin or to make God known? Listen or watch as we discuss in this episode why John 14:20 gets lost in the prevailing Christian narrative of heaven as our ultimate goal, and we thus miss what God wants to in this life. Notes Scripture: Lk. 23:43; John 14:2, 20-23 Movies: "Beautiful Mind" Book: LaHaye, Jenkins, "John's Story, The Last Eyewitness". Please leave your comments below

Our group in this episode consisted of mainly older men who began today's discussion on the theme of God's use of their lives in the twilight years. They hit on one of the most important roles, and that being spiritual fathers to the next generation. They see the most critical function as speaking into the younger generation from their experience of living in Jesus. Notes 1 Cor. 4:15 Book: John's Story, LaHaye and Jenkins Please leave your comments below.

The group in this episode discusses a different interpretation of Paul's "thorn in the flesh" proposed by NT Wright. Rather than a physical ailment, the thorn may have represented the pain and frustration Paul felt from people rejecting the gospel message. This led to a broader discussion about how hard it is for people to accept the Evangel today. Notes Scripture: 2 Cor. 12:1-7 Paul's thorn Please leave your comments below

Today's group discuss how their understanding of God has shifted from seeing Him as a distant, separate being to experiencing a deep, intimate oneness with Him through Jesus. They share how this has transformed their prayer lives and relationship with God, moving away from a focus on sin and performance to living freely in God's presence. NOTES Scriptures: Jn 14:20; Acts 17:28; Gal.2:20; Rom. 6:11; Lord's Prayer Matt. 9:9-13 Document: "Knowing Inside of Jesus" https://nwmenscoalition.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/knowing-inside-of-jesus-6-30-24-1.pdf Please leave your comments below.

What do you tell someone still locked in the old narrative that they must strive to improve their standing with God? Our group today talks about how the common Christian belief of being a "work in progress" is rooted in the false narrative of sin and guilt. They shared how discovering their true identity in Christ - that they are already complete and perfect in Him - has set them free from this performance-based mentality. Notes Scriptures: Col. 2:9,10 The Who- "I am free" Iron Butterfly - "In Gadda Da Vida" Dennis D - "Knowing Inside of Jesus" https://nwmenscoalition.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/knowing-inside-of-jesus-6-30-24-1.pdf Please leave some comments below

In the video series "The Chosen", Jesus is depicted as very human. If Jesus is our life, and the definition of who we are, would The Chosen Jesus represent us? Our group engaged in a lively discussion on this topic in this episode of Jesus as Us Zoom Meeting. NOTES Key scriptures: John 14:20; 17:24; 1 Cor. 11:7; Col. 1:27 J Presten Eby - Kingdom of God Ministires Knowing Inside of Jesus - https://nwmenscoalition.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/knowing-inside-of-jesus-6-8-24.pdf

How do we know that we live in Jesus? Our group discusses how God opens our spiritual senses to realize this truth. NOTES Movies: "Little Bit of Heaven" Scriptures: Jn 14:20; Col. 2:9,10 Document: "Knowing Inside of Jesus" - (copy and paste link in your browser) https://nwmenscoalition.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/knowing-inside-of-jesus-5-5-24.pdf There will be no videos for the next 3 weeks.

What does God mean when He says, "in Jesus, we are free from the law of sin and death"? (Rom. 8:2) In this episode, we try to define what this death really is. Is it free from dying physically or something else? How do we know if we are free from this death? NOTES Scriptures: Jn 14:20; Rom. 8:2-6; 1 Thess. 4:13,14; 2 Tim. 3:12. Song: "I am free", Newsboys Video/movies: Freud's Last Session, Netflix; Sheep Among Wolves, You Tube. Please leave us your questions or comments in the section below.

In this episode, our group continues to explore what it means to live inside of Jesus, as mentioned in John 14:20 "you in Me". We begin to explore the concept of freedom in Jesus and how we experience it. To get a better picture of this freedom, we first tried to define sin and how it enslaves us. NOTES Slave Bible - https://youtu.be/lvKUOuYn1-c?si=le7b1UtLb6vJ-v8Z Scriptures: Rom. 8:2; Gal. 5:1; 2 Cor. 3:17 Please leave your thoughts below in the comment section.

Today, our group talks about what it is like to not be aware of sin. Living in Jesus means that one does not have any awareness of sin or guilt in their lives. How can this be true when our churches continue to teach that we are still sinners? Notes Scriptures: Rom. 6:11; 8:1; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Jn 3:6 Book: NT Wright, Paul, a biography. Please leave comments below.

In this episode, one of our attendees, who has not attended church in a while, announced he was going to church today. This opened the question, should we encourage people to attend church today, knowing that the common narrative does not match our current perspective? Is there value in attending church, especially if we know so many people are leaving? NOTES Books: Wayne Jacobsen, So you don't want to go to church anymore, and He loves me. PDF: Dennis D, Spiritual Revelation Phases https://nwmenscoalition.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/spiritual-revelation-phases-.pdf Scriptures: Jn 14:20; 17:3, 21; 1 Jn 2:12-14; 1 Cor. 4:15

David Fulton joins Dennis in this episode to discuss the subject of Easter and how it is portrayed in contemporary Christianity. David suggests from a quote by Philip Yancy that it is a "two edged story". What does he mean, and how is it that believers still have trouble losing their guilt and shame even after hearing the Easter narrative? NOTES Philip Yancey, The Jesus I never knew. Scriptures: 2 Cor 5:21; Isa. 53-55; Jn 14:20 Great American Family - media channel Barbara Tuchman - historian, author Please leave your comments below

In this episode, our group discussed how traditions like Palm Sunday keep Christianity focused on the past, not the present reality of being in Christ and He in us. While rituals have value, they unintentionally lead the church to see Jesus as a historical figure, rather than its living reality. Are you waving palms for Christ living in you now? Notes: Mike Bickle: Passion for Jesus Heb. 10:19-22; Rev. 7:9,10 The Passion of the Christ Please leave your comments below.

John 14:20 says we are in Jesus, but when did that occur? Our group today discusses the reality that we have already been placed in Jesus before the world was even formed. That means we have been in Jesus and He in the Father, and we didn't even know it! Notes on today's discussions: Book: Pagan Christianity, Barna and Viola Movie: Peace River,Up Faith&Family Streaming channel David's Quote: "I could not, with a clear conscience, ask God to take me safely through this war, but I can ask Him for strength and courage to do my job." Soldier Randel Harris from The Day of Battle by Rick Attkinson Streaming Series: The Chosen, available on Netflix, Peacock, Up Faith and Family, Angel Studios. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph 1:4 Please leave your comments below.

In this episode of our JAU Sunday Zoom Meeting, we continue to explore the experience of living in Jesus. Our journey into Him leads us to a fascinating realm full of wonder and mystery beyond words. Just where is this realm, and do we need to die to go there? What is the value to our lives in being allowed to see through the "open door"? Notes Some of this recording contains audio by a train conductor from a train a member was riding during the Zoom meeting. David's scripture quotations - Ps 16:8; 2 Tim. 3:13-15 Dennis scripture mention - Heb. 11:13 Madonna's invitation from God - Madonna Says She 'Spoke to God' When in a Coma and Said 'No' to His Question - Controversy - WN365 (wrestlingnews365.com) Please leave your comments below

In this episode, our focus group looks at one of the most misunderstood and improperly taught scriptures in the Bible. Listen or watch as we discuss how the author J Present Eby in his book Savior of the World interprets this passage in light of God's overall plan for the reconciliation of the Jews in the next age. You will not have to worry ever again about this fearsome phrase. Please leave your comments below. Notes PBS Series: "The US and the Holocaust"

Today's conversation is a lesson in "spiritual geography". Where is heaven? Is it up, over there or all around? We discuss the reality of our current existence in heaven, which is contrary to the modern Christian teaching of heaven after death. Which view is more exciting? Please leave us your thoughts in the Comment section below. NOTES Scriptures today: Phil. 3:20,21; John 3:13; Col. 3:1,2 Movie: "Love, Kennedy"

Heads up! This episode of the JAU Zoom meeting conversation is sensitive in nature. The group was drawn into discussing the Christian view of homosexuality. How does God view people in this lifestyle, and does our version of Christianity match His view? What is God calling the sons of God to be and do in this coming age? Please leave your thoughts below in the comment section.

Our Focus discussion group continues to review J Preston Eby's book Savior of the World; this week in chapter 13 "Jubilee". What was this OT law and what is its relevance to our future? This is an amazing truth that modern Christianity has overlooked. Give us your thoughts in the comment section below.

JAU Zoom Meeting 2-11-24 "Into the Spirit" 3 minutes ago As believers, we are encouraged to walk, worship, and live in the spirit. What does that mean? In this episode, our discussion focuses on the spiritual dimension, as the realm God invites us to enter and engage with Him. The door is open to freely enter the Holy Place. Will we leave the comforts of our religious life to enter? Notes Mike Bickle, Passion for Jesus NT Wright, Paul, A Biography Please leave your comments or questions below.

In this episode of our JAU Focus Session, we continue our review of chapter 12 in J Preston Eby's book Savior of the World. We wade into Preston's amazing proposition for the origin of sin and earthly corruption. Listen or watch as we try to summarize Preston's thesis for how God plans to bring everything back into balance and oneness with Himself. Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com