JAU22

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

Is Jesus a white "Christianized" Anglo or a Jew of Middle Eastern descent? In today's meeting, our group discusses how Western Christianity has "de-judaized" Jesus, overlooking or downplaying his Jewish roots and heritage. We explore the importance of understanding Jesus as a Jew, and how that provides important context and meaning to his life and ministry, and our story in Him. Notes NT Wright interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8eDrwWmJrc Scriptures - Gal. 3:8, 16, 28; 1 Jn. 3:2 Please leave yur comments below.

Prompted by a recent video capturing the moment a sperm penetrates a human egg, Scott and Dennis delve into questions about the beginning of life and the spirit. What does the light captured in the video represent? When does a person become a spiritual being, etc.? Grab your Bible and prepare for deep plowing on this one. Please leave us your thoughts in the Comment section below. NOTES Video link on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/r/yqYeeSY1DG95uEEs/?mibextid=xCPwDs Scriptures - Jn. 1:3,4,5; 3:3,16,19; Col. 1:16 Scotts Blog - Scotts Page (myscottpage.blogspot.com)

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

After a three-week hiatus, our group continues the conversation on what it means to be inside of Jesus, according to John 14:20. Today's focus is on Col. 2:10, knowing you are complete or who you are supposed to be. Listen how the pressure to be like the perfect, sinless Jesus has been a burden, leading to feelings of inadequacy and failure. We realize that we are already complete in Christ, without needing to strive for it. It has been a liberating revelation. The group emphasizes that the focus should be on our identity in Christ, rather than self-improvement. Please leave your comments below

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.

In this episode of our focus sessions, our group reviews the last chapter in J Preston Eby's book Saviour of the World, "Reconciliation in the heaven".It may shock many to learn that even the Devil will humbly bow before the Lord in the final reconciliation of ALL things. 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.

Dennis and Scott Wakefield meet through Zoom again to talk about their journeys in Jesus. In this conversation, I asked Scott, "How do you know if you have heard from God or your flesh?" This is especially important to know how to pray or launch out in some endeavor. What are the ways we can know if God is really in what we desire? Leave your comments below NOTES Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God Scott's blog: https://myscottpage.blogspot.com/

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

As we see ourselves in Jesus and us in Him, it definitely changes how we understand prayer. In this episode, we discuss how reading John 14 from this perspective will lead us to know how to approach the Father with our needs. Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

Is your Christianity future orientated? Are you looking to escape this life and the mess of the world and go to heaven? If so, it will be hard for you to grasp the truth of Christ in you and you in Him now. In this episode, our group talks about why this is the major hurdle to overcome in understanding the reality of John 14:20,21. Do you "know" He lives in you and you in Him NOW? Leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com Scriptures: Jn. 14:20,21; Gal. 2:20; Rom 6:6-11