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Jesus says to His followers, “As the Father sent me, so send I you.” And so, how did He conquer? Read John 1:35-51. 1)He went for a walk; maybe you could go for a walk in your neighbor’s world. 2) He asked questions; maybe you could ask your neighbor, “What is it that you want?” 3) He invited folks to “come and see.” 4) He valued incompetence. 5) He made people competent. 6) He wasn’t easily offended. 7) He celebrated honesty. 8) He recognized the Kingdom at hand: God’s dream planted in His neighbor’s heart. 9) He is the Kingdom at hand: God’s dream planted in the heart of Adam.

He said to Nathaniel, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see the heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending (NOT on a piece of real estate) on the Son of Man.” I think He’s saying, “I am Israel, and I am the firstborn from whom you stole the birthright. I am the presence of the Father from whom you stole the blessing. I am your birthright and blessing. I am the edge of the Promised Land: Eden. I am taking you home to the Tree of Life in the middle of the Garden. I am the Son of God, and the Son of Man. God is my Father. Man is my mother. You, Adam, will give birth to me and all things with me. I am the decision to humble oneself and join the dance.”

There is an old Jerusalem built with stones, and it’s been condemned. And there is a New Jerusalem descending from God even now. It is your birthright, and it’s filled with the blessing which includes every Jew and every Arab; it includes Isaac and Ishmael, Jacob and Esau, Cain and Abel. “For whatever you do to the least of these my brothers,” says the firstborn, “you do to me.”

10) He invited folks to come and see His heart. And sometimes a body has to be broken for a heart to be revealed.

SGIG E304 Beyond The Appearance Pt 2 There May Be More Going On Than We Think

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SGIG E305 Repentance: What Does It Mean, How Do You Do It?  Pt 1

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Panelist & Guest Info And Links

Richard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/

Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439

Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/

Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/

Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.com

SGIG E306 Repentance: What Does It Mean, How Do You Do It?  Pt 2

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In this conversation, Tom Cole and Jason explore the transformative journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of love, community, and vulnerability. Tom shares his personal story of encountering God amidst struggles with addiction and confusion, highlighting the pivotal role of love in understanding God’s nature.

The guys discuss misconceptions about God, the impact of church hurt, and the necessity of authenticity in faith. The dialogue culminates in a powerful affirmation of God’s unconditional love and the healing that comes from embracing vulnerability. Tom and Jason also explore themes of healing, identity, and the transformative power of God’s love. They discuss the importance of understanding God through personal experiences and the Beatitudes as a guide for transformation.

The conversation delves into the significance of breaking shame through confession and the journey to discovering one’s true identity. They also touch on the awakening to innocence and the exploration of new modalities for connecting with God. The discussion concludes with light-hearted taco stories, emphasizing community and connection

What if the return of Christ isn't necessarily what we've assumed?  

Further still, what if His judgement is not at all what fundamentalism taught us?  

Continuing our journey through the original mission statement of the Church, The Apostles' Creed, we dive Head-first into two interconnected subjects that have caused more division and fear within the body of Christ than any other: the return of Christ Jesus and future judgement.  

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