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Turning Our Children Over To The Lord

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary One of the most difficult lessons for a parent can be learning to truly place their children into the hands of the Lord. We naturally want to protect them, guide them, and help shape the direction of their lives. But there comes a time when we have to recognize that God is ultimately the One who is working within them. Parents will make mistakes. We may say things we wish we had not said or look back and wonder whether we handled certain situations correctly. Yet God is not limited by our mistakes. He sees the heart, and He is able to work in our children in ways that we never could. The conversation emphasizes that our responsibility is not to control the outcome of our children’s lives, but to love them, pray for them, and trust the Lord with them. There is a freedom that comes when a parent can say, “Lord, they are Yours.” Rather than holding tightly to our children out of fear or worry, we can release them to the Lord and trust that He knows exactly how to lead them. We may sow the seed and others may water it, but God is the One who gives the increase. Show Notes Trusting God With Our Children As parents, it is easy to feel responsible for how everything turns out in our children’s lives. But the discussion reminds us that God is the One doing the deepest work. Our part is to pray, believe, love, and trust Him. Parents Make Mistakes No parent has done everything perfectly. We have all said things we regret or made decisions we later questioned. Yet the Lord understands our hearts and is able to work beyond our failures and imperfections. The Danger of Trying to Control the Outcome When parents begin believing that they must make everything work according to their own understanding, they can easily move outside of the freedom God desires for both the parent and the child. Giving Our Children Freedom A powerful part of loving our children is recognizing when it is time to release them. We are given the privilege of helping direct them toward the Lord, but we were never intended to possess or control their lives. Love Them and Pray for Them Sometimes there is nothing more that we can do physically to change a situation. In those moments, our greatest ministry may simply be to love our children with all our hearts and continue praying for them. Looking for the Spiritual Answer We often look for a physical solution to situations involving those we love. But there are times when the answer is spiritual, and God may be asking us to step back and allow Him to work. God Gives the Increase We may sow seeds into the lives of our children, and others may help water those seeds, but only God can bring forth the increase. That realization takes the pressure off us and places our confidence back where it belongs—in Him. Quotes “God’s the one doing the work. All you can do is pray and believe.” “Don’t worry about your children. God’s got that in control.” “God looks on the heart and so do your children.” “What’s my greatest gift to my kids? Freedom. I turn you over to the Lord.” “Love them and pray for them.” “Turn them over to the Lord. They’re His.” “One sows the seed, another waters, but God is the one that gives the increase.” Scriptural References Malachi 4(6)— God turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Proverbs 22(6)— Training up a child in the way he should go. 1Corinthians 3(6-7)— One plants, another waters, but God gives the increase. Hebrews 12(9-10)— Earthly fathers discipline their children for a time, while our heavenly Father works for our ultimate good. The conversation refers to this principle while discussing the temporary role parents have in directing their children. Takeaway Our children belong to the Lord. We have the privilege of loving them, teaching them, praying for them, and pointing them toward Him, but we were never meant to carry the responsibility of controlling the outcome of their lives. There comes a time when faith means opening our hands and saying, “Lord, I give them back to You.” That does not mean we stop caring. It means we stop allowing fear and worry to control us. We continue loving them. We continue praying for them. And we trust that the Lord is able to reach their hearts and accomplish what we never could. We sow. We water. But God gives the increase.

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Ruach Elohim-Breathe In Us

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Ruach Elohim – Breathe in Us is a heartfelt Hebrew worship song inspired by our Live Behind the Veil podcast, A Living Relationship – From Doctrine to Experience. This song is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to breathe His life into us, drawing us beyond religious knowledge into a personal, living relationship with God. As we open our hearts to His presence, His Spirit renews, transforms, and brings us into a deeper oneness with the Father. May this worship song inspire you to reach into His presence and experience His living Word becoming a reality within you. Ruach Elohim-Breathe in Us We have heard of You, We have spoken Your name, We have learned of Your ways, But we long for something more. Not only words we know, Not only truths we say, Let Your presence become life in us, Let Your Spirit have His way. Take us deeper, Take us nearer, Let Your Word become our life. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Ruach Elohim, move through us. Let the life of Messiah Be revealed in us. Not by power, Not by might, But by Your Spirit, Adonai. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Come and make us fully Yours. Write Your Word upon our hearts, Make us living letters, Lord. Let the world encounter You In every action, every word. We do not seek the praise of men, We do not labor for a name. Let everything we say and do Flow from knowing You again. Take us deeper, Take us nearer, Let Your Word become our life. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Ruach Elohim, move through us. Let the life of Messiah Be revealed in us. Not by power, Not by might, But by Your Spirit, Adonai. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Come and make us fully Yours. You are our dwelling, We are Your dwelling place. You are within us, Revealing Your glory and grace. Yeshua, live through us, Yeshua, speak through us, Yeshua, love through us, Let the world see You. Yeshua, live through us, Yeshua, speak through us, Yeshua, love through us, Let the world see You. Ruach, Ruach Elohim, Breathe upon Your people. Ruach, Ruach Elohim, Make Your presence real. Ruach, Ruach Elohim, Fill Your living temple. Ruach, Ruach Elohim, Let Messiah be revealed. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Ruach Elohim, move through us. Let the life of Messiah Be revealed in us. Not by power, Not by might, But by Your Spirit, Adonai. Ruach Elohim, breathe in us, Come and make us fully Yours. From doctrine into life, From knowing into seeing, From words into Your presence, From hearing into being. Ruach Elohim, Breathe in us. Music Production & Rights Notice “Ruach Elohim – Breathe in Us” was created for Live Behind the Veil using AI-assisted music production through Suno Pro, under a paid subscription that provides commercial-use rights in accordance with Suno’s terms. The song was inspired by the teachings and spiritual insights shared in the Live Behind the Veil podcast, A Living Relationship – From Doctrine to Experience. © 2026 Live Behind the Veil. All rights reserved to the extent permitted by applicable law. Learn more about our ministry at https://LiveBehindTheVeil.com

When an Experience Becomes Your Nature

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary God does not intend our encounters with Him to remain isolated spiritual experiences that eventually fade away. Each time the Father reveals Himself, makes His presence known, or touches our spirit, He is opening another step in a continuing way of life. Ron shares about a deep awareness of the Father’s presence that began before his trip to Israel and continued throughout the journey. He describes the difference between simply knowing that we are in God’s presence and consciously living with an awareness of His presence. Rather than looking back and saying, “That was a wonderful experience,” we are called to contend for what God has given us and refuse to return to the place we were before. The Family explains that an experience with God becomes a deposit within our spirit. As we continue walking in it, that deposit is woven into our lives until it becomes part of our nature. The experience may appear to have an ending, but the work God began through it continues. Christ is not trying to make us outwardly religious or unnaturally spiritual. He is incorporating His life and nature into us in a way that becomes genuine and natural. We remain the unique people God created us to be, yet Christ increasingly expresses Himself through our words, choices, relationships, and everyday lives. This is a place of Kingdom rest. We cease striving to produce spirituality through our own effort and allow Christ to become our spirituality. Whether we feel something strongly or feel nothing at all, we trust that God is establishing His life within us. Experiences become stepping stones that lead us forward into the nature and life of Christ.Show Notes The difference between being in God’s presence and being aware of His presence Why encounters with God should become a continuing way of life Refusing to allow spiritual experiences to fade into memories Every experience with God leaves a deposit within our spirit How God’s nature becomes woven into our everyday lives Christ coming forth naturally rather than through religious behavior Remaining who God created us to be while expressing Christ Entering Kingdom rest and ceasing from our own spiritual effort Trusting God even when we do not feel anything spiritually Using past experiences as stepping stones instead of destinations Christ Himself becoming our wisdom, spirituality, and confidence Trusting the Father to direct our path Key Quotes “There’s a difference between just being in His presence and being aware of His presence.” “That is not an experience. That’s another step that the Father has opened up for me to walk in continually.” “If you touch God, or He touches you, that’s a step that we need to put a pin in the ground and say, ‘I’m not going back from here.’” “The experience has a beginning, and then it becomes a deposit in your spirit.” “Pretty soon, it’s woven into our lives.” “God is incorporating Himself into us in such a way that everything must become natural.” “We are still us, and yet it’s Christ in us at the same time.” “Christ is our spirituality.” “The experiences become our stepping stones.” “Go where the Lord leads you and let God be an expression through you.” Scriptural References Colossians 1 (27) — Christ in You “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” God’s purpose is not merely to give us outward experiences but to reveal and establish the life of Christ within us. Galatians 2 (20) — Christ Living Through Us “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” We remain the individuals God created, yet Christ increasingly becomes the source and expression of our lives. 2 Corinthians 3 (18) — Transformation Into His Image As we behold the Lord, we are progressively transformed into His image. What begins as an encounter with Him becomes an inward change of nature. Hebrews 4 (9–11) — Entering God’s Rest Kingdom rest comes as we cease from our own works and trust God to accomplish His purposes within and through us. 1 Corinthians 2 (16) — The Mind of Christ “We have the mind of Christ.” His thoughts, trust, and relationship with the Father are being formed within His people. Proverbs 3 (5–6) — Trusting the Lord “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” As we acknowledge Him, He directs our lives and establishes His nature within us. Psalm 139 (14) — Wonderfully Made Each person has been carefully and uniquely created by God. His nature does not erase our individuality; it fulfills His purpose through it. Philippians 2 (13) — God Working Within Us “It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” The spiritual life is not something we manufacture through human effort.Takeaway Do not allow what God has revealed to you to become merely a memory of something that happened in the past. Receive every encounter with Him as a deposit and another step into a continuing way of life. You do not have to recreate an experience or struggle to appear spiritual. Rest in the Father, trust what He is establishing within you, and allow Christ to express His nature naturally through the person He created you to be. What began as an experience can become part of your nature as you continue walking forward with Him.

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A Priesthood of Faith, Worship, and Intercession

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary God is raising and purifying a spiritual priesthood whose focus is firmly set upon Him. Although believers should remain aware of what is happening in the world, they must not allow their spirits to become distracted or consumed by it. Christ has already won the victory; therefore, His people are called to walk in that victory, trust His promises, and carry His presence into every situation. This priesthood ministers to God through worship, listening, faith, and intercession for all creation. Believers do not enter this calling through human effort or spiritual striving, but through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. As they become conformed to the image of Christ and learn to live with an awareness of who they are in Him, God’s presence and glory flow through them. Their faith is not merely directed toward something that will happen someday—it declares that God’s Kingdom is coming forth now. Show Notes God is raising and purifying a spiritual priesthood. Believers must guard their focus and avoid becoming spiritually consumed by world events. Christ has already won the battle; our calling is to walk in His victory. Priestly intercession reaches beyond personal needs and embraces all creation. Worshiping and praying in tongues allow the Holy Spirit to intercede beyond our natural understanding. Listening and waiting upon the Lord are essential parts of spiritual intercession. Everyone must begin where they are and trust the Holy Spirit to reveal the next step. Spiritual growth requires movement; believers should not become stagnant. Entering God’s presence is an act of faith rather than human effort. A single Scripture can become a daily focus for meditation, faith, and communion with God. Spiritual intensity does not require strain because believers are also entering God’s rest. Creation’s deliverance is connected to the sons of God becoming conformed to Christ’s image. Believers carry God’s presence into ordinary situations simply by knowing who they are in Christ. Faith declares that God’s Kingdom is coming forth in the earth—and within His people—now. Quotes “God’s raising a priest. Our focus needs to be so much on reaching into Him.” “It’s already been won, so we walk in His victory as the channels of victory.” “We are to be the intercessors for all creation because we have to understand that’s where we live now.” “There’s a lot of waiting on the Lord, a lot of listening.” “At least be in motion. Don’t be stagnant.” “You position yourself in His presence by faith.” “Don’t make it this hard thing. The Holy Spirit leads us and guides us every single step.” “We can’t make this happen through human effort. It is to be that of the Spirit.” “Just know who you are, so that when you come into any situation, you’re aware that you’re bringing His presence into that situation.” “Our faith is now. What we declare is now. What we’re believing is now.” Scriptural References 1Peter 2(5, 9)— Believers are being built together as a holy and royal priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices and proclaim God’s excellencies. Hebrews 9(11-14)— Christ entered God’s presence as the perfect High Priest through His own blood, securing eternal redemption. Colossians 3(1-2)— Believers are instructed to set their minds on the things above rather than becoming consumed by earthly distractions. Matthew 6(33)— Seeking God’s Kingdom first establishes the proper focus for every part of life. Romans 8(19-23)— Creation waits for the revealing of God’s sons and for deliverance from its slavery to corruption. Romans 8(26-27)— The Holy Spirit helps believers in their weakness and intercedes according to the will of God. Romans 8(29-30)— God has called His people to become conformed to the image of His Son, and His completed purpose includes their justification and glorification. 1Corinthians 14(2, 15)— Speaking and worshiping in the Spirit allow believers to communicate with God beyond their natural understanding. Zechariah 4(6)— God’s purposes are accomplished not through human strength or power, but by His Spirit. Hebrews 11(6)— Faith is essential to pleasing God and approaching Him with confidence. Hebrews 4(9-11)— God’s people are called to enter His rest, ceasing from fleshly striving while trusting His completed work. John 16(13)— The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth and reveals what the Father is speaking. 2Corinthians 5(7)— The life of the believer is governed by faith rather than by natural sight, circumstances, or feelings. Takeaway God is raising a priesthood that lives in His presence and intercedes for all creation. We do not fulfill this calling through striving, emotion, or human ability. We begin where we are, set our spirits upon the Lord, listen to the Holy Spirit, meditate upon His Word, and take each step by faith. As we become aware of who we are in Christ, we carry His presence and victory into every situation. Our faith is not waiting passively for a distant day—it is declaring that His Kingdom is coming forth in us and throughout creation now.

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A Lifestyle of Constant Change

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary God is calling His people to embrace a lifestyle of continual spiritual change. This change takes place as we open our hearts, listen for His voice, and respond immediately in faith. We are not saved without a purpose; we are God’s workmanship, prepared to express His nature and accomplish His will in the earth. Delay can become a form of unbelief when we continually postpone acting upon what God has spoken. Instead of becoming distracted or trapped in spiritual routine, we can persistently seek the Lord, remain in His presence, and speak the Word He gives us. As we step out in faith, God moves through us, changes us into His likeness, and fills our walk with His joy. Show Notes Committing ourselves to a lifestyle of continual spiritual change. Opening the door of our hearts so the Lord can continue His creative work within us. Recognizing that we are God’s workmanship, created with a divine purpose. Becoming a prepared people who actively participate in what God is doing. Refusing to tolerate delay, distraction, and spiritual complacency. Listening for the Lord’s voice and responding immediately when He speaks. Speaking God’s Word in faith so that His purposes can be accomplished in the earth. Refusing to become trapped in religious routines or the distractions of the soul. Understanding that spiritual growth comes through receiving God’s nature. Experiencing the joy of the Lord as we wait upon Him and follow His direction. Finding relationships where believers can speak, strengthen, correct, and encourage one another. Trusting God to supply the faith needed to walk out the Word He gives us. Quotes “Lord, we are committed to constant change.” “We’re His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” “We’re not just people that have been saved without a purpose. We’re saved with a purpose.” “We can’t tolerate delay any longer.” “Tolerating delay is like unbelief.” “Only acting on the Word of the Lord when it comes—immediately.” “In reality, we all hear the voice of the Lord if we’re listening.” “There’s nothing we have spoken about so far that doesn’t come with the joy of the Lord.” “Refuse to get bogged down in the soul life.” “Our growth is in Him imparting His nature to us.” “Everything we do in a relationship with God is an act of faith.” “Once you hear a Word from God, you step out on that Word by faith.” Scriptural References Revelation 3 (20)— Christ stands at the door and knocks, inviting us to open our hearts and fellowship with Him. Ephesians 2 (10)— We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to accomplish the good works He has prepared for us. Romans 8 (14)— Those who are led by the Spirit of God are recognized as the sons of God. Genesis 32 (26)— Jacob persistently holds on to the Lord, declaring that he will not let go until he receives a blessing. Nehemiah 8 (10)— The joy of the Lord is the strength that sustains us as we walk with Him. Ephesians 3 (20)— God is able to accomplish exceedingly and abundantly beyond everything we can ask or imagine. John 10 (27)— The Lord’s sheep hear His voice, know Him, and follow His leading. Romans 10 (17)— Faith comes through hearing the Word that God is speaking. James 1 (22)— We are called to act upon God’s Word rather than merely hearing it. II Corinthians 3 (18)— As we behold the Lord, we are continually changed into His likeness from glory to glory. Takeaway Refuse to postpone what God is speaking to your heart. Remain attentive to His voice, receive His nature, and respond to His Word in faith. As you act upon what He reveals, He will continue changing you and working through you to accomplish His purpose in the earth.

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The Second Coming of the Holy Spirit

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary In “The Second Coming of the Holy Spirit,” the family discuss a growing outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the faith required to participate in it. They describe salvation as the beginning of a continuing walk with God in which the Holy Spirit transforms believers, brings forth the nature of Christ, and teaches them to live for the Father. The conversation also considers how worldwide hardship can expose the temporary nature of earthly security and awaken people to their need for God. Ultimately, the speakers see the Holy Spirit working in individuals, the Body of Christ, and all creation as God’s plan moves toward its culmination. Show Notes Receiving salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit by faith Learning to walk by faith in every area of life Entering God’s rest through the presence of Christ Evidence of the Holy Spirit moving throughout the world Pentecost and the promised outpouring of the Spirit God’s love and His call to repentance Looking beyond temporary possessions and circumstances Developing an eternal perspective Salvation as the first step in a lifelong relationship with God The Holy Spirit putting the flesh to death and forming Christ within believers Learning to receive the Father’s daily direction God working in His sons, the Body of Christ, and creation Faith and trust as keys to participating in what God is doing Quotes “I think we’re going to find that this next level that we’re reaching into right now is really an act of faith.” — Ken “Or just walking your daily life by faith. Every area.” — Ron “You reach out to God, he will meet you with his Holy Spirit.” — Dale “Wake up every morning, open your heart to Him. Ask Him, ‘What are we doing today, Father? You show me.’” — Dale “No, you just barely cracked the door open. You just barely started the first step into a walk with God.” — Ron “He’s pouring out His Spirit. And why is He doing that? Because He’s speeding up the process.” — Ron “We are the clay, He is the potter, and He is doing something in our lives.” — Ron “So what’s the trigger? What’s the key to make it happen? Our faith, our trust, the Holy Spirit, the second coming of it.” — Mike Scriptural References John 3 (16)— God’s love and salvation through His Son. James 4 (8)— Drawing near to God. Hebrews 4 (1–11)— Entering God’s rest through faith. Joel 2 (28–29)— The promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 (1–4), (16–18)— The Holy Spirit’s outpouring at Pentecost. 2 Peter 3 (9)— God’s desire for people to repent. Matthew 6 (19–21)— Choosing eternal treasure over earthly possessions. Romans 8 (13–14)— Putting the flesh to death and being led by the Spirit. Galatians 4 (19)— Christ being formed within believers. John 16 (13–15)— The Holy Spirit guiding believers into truth. Romans 8 (19–23)— God’s sons and the freedom of creation. Isaiah 64 (8)— God as the potter and His people as the clay. 2 Corinthians 3 (18)— Being transformed into Christ’s image. 2 Corinthians 4 (18)— Focusing on eternal rather than temporary things. Takeaway Salvation is not the end of the journey; it is the doorway into an ever-deepening relationship with God. The invitation is to open your heart to the Holy Spirit each day, trust His direction, and allow Him to replace the old nature with the life and character of Christ.

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A Creative Word Through a Many-Membered Body

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary God’s people are called to embody and speak His living Word. Because His Word carries creative power and accomplishes His purposes, words spoken in alignment with Him can minister life, freedom, peace, and revelation to others. As believers spend time in God’s presence, His rest and peace become part of them and flow naturally to those with receptive hearts. The ecclesia—God’s called-out people—is being matured and equipped to express Christ as a many-membered body. Their calling is to listen, believe, proclaim what God has spoken, and trust Him to fulfill it. Show Notes Believers were created to express the living Word from within. God’s Word carries the power necessary to accomplish His purpose. A word aligned with Christ continues working beyond what the speaker can see. The Church is not primarily an institution; it is a people called and defined by God. Spiritual maturity requires attentiveness to God’s presence and learning to walk by the Spirit. Time in God’s presence produces rest and peace. The life of Christ can be communicated through ordinary conversation. Speaking God’s promises back to Him builds confidence and replaces inner striving. Believers are called to serve as watchmen who remember and proclaim God’s promises. God speaks through human vessels and through the many-membered Body of Christ. The results of a spoken word may remain unseen, but believers can trust God to continue His work. God’s Spirit can free people from rigid ideologies and open their hearts to truth. Key Quotes “We are living stones raised up to speak a living word.” — Ken “Everything in that word that was spoken is contained in it.” — Ron “We are learning to walk in the Spirit.” — Debbie “I just be who I am in the Lord, and what’s in me emanates from me.” — Mike “He said it, and He’s gonna do it.” — Sherry “A word that God is speaking is being spoken through a human vessel.” — Dale “Speaking the word out in a conversational form…is the highest form of prophecy.” — Mike “What a privilege it is to live in this day where God is moving through the many-membered body.” — Ken Scriptural References John 1 (1-4, 14)— Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh and the source of life. II Corinthians 3 (2-3)— Believers are living letters of Christ, written by the Spirit. I Peter 2 (4-5)— God’s people are living stones being built into a spiritual house. Isaiah 55 (10-11)— God’s Word does not return empty but accomplishes His purpose. Psalm 119 (89)— God’s Word is forever settled in heaven. Jeremiah 1 (12)— God watches over His Word to perform it. Hebrews 4 (12)— The Word of God is living, active, and penetrating. Mark 9 (38-40)— Jesus tells His disciples not to stop those working in His name. I Peter 2 (9)— God calls His people out of darkness to proclaim His excellencies. Romans 8 (14)— God’s children are led by His Spirit. Galatians 5 (25)— Those who live by the Spirit are called to walk by the Spirit. Hebrews 4 (9-11)— God’s people are invited to enter His rest. John 14 (27)— Jesus gives His people a peace unlike the world’s peace. Isaiah 62 (6-7)— Watchmen remind the Lord of His promises and seek their fulfillment. Ezekiel 3 (17)— God appoints a watchman to hear His Word and speak it. I Corinthians 14 (3)— Prophecy strengthens, encourages, and comforts others. I Peter 4 (10-11)— Those who speak should do so as people expressing the words of God. Romans 8 (19-22)— Creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. Ephesians 1 (22-23)— The Church is Christ’s Body, filled with His presence. John 8 (31-32)— Truth brings freedom to those who receive and continue in it. Takeaway Spend time in God’s presence until His Word becomes living and settled within you. Then speak it with faith, peace, and humility—whether through Scripture, prayer, encouragement, or ordinary conversation. You may not immediately see the results, but God remains responsible for bringing His Word to fulfillment.

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The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Through a People Made One

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit through a people being brought into oneness. The first outpouring at Pentecost empowered the disciples to become witnesses of Christ, but it was also the beginning of an ongoing work of the Spirit. The Family describes Christ coming forth through a many-membered Body rather than through one individual. As believers become one and yield themselves to the Holy Spirit, a greater corporate anointing can be released through them. Although no one fully understands how this greater outpouring will unfold, the Family believes it has already begun. The call is to remain humble, spiritually awake, open, and expectant for the greater measure that is still to come. Show Notes The promise and first outpouring of the Holy Spirit Pentecost as the beginning of an ongoing work Christ coming forth through a many-membered Body The unlimited measure of the Spirit that rested upon Christ The Holy Spirit empowering believers to become witnesses True oneness producing a greater corporate anointing God’s people created as vessels for greater works The importance of humility, surrender, and expectancy The outpouring beginning through believers who are becoming one Recognizing what the Holy Spirit is already doing today Preparing our hearts for the greater measure still to come. Key Quotes “He’s coming forth in a many-membered Body.” “This experience is more than any kind of religious setting. This is an anointing right from the Father to endue us with power to be His witnesses.” “This is for the church today. It’s for His people today.” “When we come into that level of oneness, the anointing is so much greater because of the oneness.” “We yield ourselves, we humble ourselves to be those channels.” “Our hearts need to be tender and open and expecting.” “The Lord has already begun the work of the Holy Spirit in us.” “It’s going to start with believers that are truly one.” “There’s more coming, and I think we’re already in it.” Scriptural References The Promise of the Spirit John 14 (16–17) Jesus promised that the Father would send the Helper, the Spirit of truth, to live within His people. John 16 (7) Jesus said it was to the disciples’ advantage that He went away so the Holy Spirit could come. Luke 24 (49) The disciples were instructed to wait until they were clothed with power from on high. Pentecost and the Outpouring Acts 1 (4–8) The Holy Spirit would give the disciples power to become Christ’s witnesses. Acts 2 (1–4) The believers were together in one place and were filled with the Holy Spirit. Joel 2 (28–29) God promised to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. The Many-Membered Body 1 Corinthians 12 (12–14) The Body of Christ has many members, yet all are joined together through the Spirit. Ephesians 4 (15–16) The whole Body grows as every member supplies what God has placed within them. John 17 (20–23) Jesus prayed that His followers would become one as He and the Father are one. Greater Works Through Yielded Vessels John 14 (12) Jesus said believers would do His works and even greater works. Ephesians 2 (10) We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for works He prepared beforehand. Philippians 2 (13) God works within His people to accomplish His will and purpose. Zechariah 4 (6) God’s work is accomplished not by human strength, but by His Spirit. Spiritual Awareness Ephesians 1 (17–18) Paul prayed that the eyes of believers’ hearts would be enlightened. Isaiah 43 (19) God declares that He is doing a new thing and asks whether His people can perceive it. Takeaway The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not only a past event or a future promise. The Spirit is already working within God’s people, preparing a many-membered Body through which Christ can be revealed. We may not understand exactly how the greater outpouring will unfold, but we can prepare our hearts. As we remain humble, yielded, spiritually awake, and united, God can accomplish the greater works He has already prepared. Open your heart, recognize what the Spirit is doing now, and remain expectant for the greater measure still to come.

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The Jewish Roots of Our Faith

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and what it means for Gentile believers to be grafted into the Jewish root. The Family discusses how much of the Christian Church lost its Hebrew foundation early on, especially as Gentile leadership and Greek influence became dominant. The conversation also addresses the need to break down walls between Jews and Gentiles. Rather than accusing one another, both must recognize their need for God, His salvation, and His Kingdom. The Family emphasizes that Christians should approach the Jewish people with humility, love, and a deeper revelation of being connected to them through Christ. At the heart of the discussion is the truth that God is bringing Jews and Gentiles into oneness. The Kingdom of God is not built around religious concepts, traditions, or accusations, but around the Father’s purpose, His salvation, and the revelation of Christ. Show Notes The Family begins by talking about how foundational it is for Christians to understand that the Jewish people are their elder brothers. Being grafted in is not just a doctrine or phrase; it is a revelation that changes how believers see their walk with God. They discuss how the early Christian Church became separated from its Hebrew roots. As Gentile leadership became more dominant, the Scriptures began to be interpreted through Greek philosophy and culture. This caused the Church to lose much of the foundation Christ was teaching. The conversation then moves into the issue of anti-Semitism and misunderstanding. The Family points out that many Christians may not recognize how deeply some wrong thinking has been built into Christian history and tradition. They also discuss salvation from a Jewish perspective. The Jewish people often view salvation in terms of deliverance from enemies, oppression, and the physical realm, while many Western Gentile Christians tend to view salvation mainly as an individual spiritual experience. The Family talks about the Messiah and how the Jewish people continue to look for His coming. They recognize that many Jews did accept Christ, while others did not understand His role as the suffering Messiah. Instead of accusing the Jewish people, the Family emphasizes that Christians have also missed much and must walk humbly. The discussion closes with the recognition that both Jews and Christians are looking for the Kingdom of God. The enemy works to create division, but God is bringing a deeper awareness, preparation, and revelation of His Kingdom. Key Quotes “There’s something so foundational that Christians need to get.” “It’s not good enough to say that the Jews are our elder brothers and we’re grafted into them.” “I really need to know my roots. I need to know my older brothers.” “We lost the very foundations of what Christ was trying to teach us.” “We’re coming into a time where the Lord is leading to bring about speaking the truth in love.” “We are all one.” “We were grafted in through Christ.” “We really need to love one another, drop these walls.” “We’re grafted in as a small part of something that is already a huge tree.” “Thy kingdom come. Not my concept of the Kingdom, but Your Kingdom come.” Scriptural References Grafted Into the Jewish Root Romans 11 (17–24) Paul describes Gentile believers as wild branches grafted into the cultivated olive tree. This directly supports the conversation about Christians being grafted into the Jewish root and needing humility toward Israel. Abraham’s Covenant Genesis 12 (1–3) God promises Abraham that through him all the families of the earth would be blessed. This connects to the discussion about the covenant with Abraham and the relationship between Jews, Gentiles, and God’s purpose. Genesis 17 (7) God speaks of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting covenant. This supports the discussion about the Jewish people already having a covenant relationship with God. Jews and Gentiles Becoming One Ephesians 2 (14–16) Paul teaches that Christ broke down the dividing wall and made Jews and Gentiles one. This fits the transcript’s emphasis on dropping walls, ending accusation, and coming into oneness. Galatians 3 (28–29) Paul says there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ, and those who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed. This supports the theme of unity through Christ without removing the importance of the Jewish root. The Messiah and Salvation Isaiah 53 (3–6) Isaiah speaks prophetically of the suffering Messiah. This connects to the discussion about the Jewish people not recognizing the suffering Messiah and how Christ had to suffer. Luke 24 (25–27) Jesus explains from Moses and the prophets the things concerning Himself. This supports the point that the prophets pointed to Christ. John 4 (22) Jesus says salvation is from the Jews. This strongly connects to the discussion of the Hebrew foundation of Christianity and the Jewish roots of salvation. The Kingdom of God Matthew 6 (9–10) Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come.” This directly connects to Ken’s statement that it is not our concept of the Kingdom, but God’s Kingdom that must come forth. Matthew 25 (1–13) The parable of the wise and foolish virgins connects to the closing point about awareness, preparedness, and having oil in the lamp. Takeaway The Christian faith cannot be fully understood apart from its Jewish root. Gentile believers were grafted into something God had already established through Abraham and the Jewish people. Rather than walking in arrogance, accusation, or separation, believers are called to humility, love, and a deeper revelation of God’s Kingdom. God is bringing Jews and Gentiles into oneness through His purpose, His salvation, and His Son.

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Returning To The Roots Of Our Faith

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on the importance of returning to the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and rejecting the anti-Semitism that has developed throughout much of church history. The Family emphasizes that the Jewish people were chosen by God to bring forth His Word, His covenants, and ultimately the Messiah. Because of this, Christians should honor the Jewish people rather than speak against them. The Family also examines how Christianity has incorporated traditions that are not rooted in Scripture while becoming disconnected from the biblical feasts, the Sabbath, and the Hebrew foundations of faith. Returning to these roots is not presented as adopting a religious system, but as seeking greater truth, maturity, and understanding of God’s purpose. The discussion points to Paul’s teaching in Romans concerning Israel and the Gentiles. Although many Jewish people have not yet recognized Jesus as the Messiah, God has not rejected or forgotten them. His promises to Abraham remain, and His plan includes bringing Jewish and Gentile believers together as one people under Christ, the great High Priest. Ultimately, the Family shares a common desire to see God’s Kingdom established on the earth. This unity will not come through compromise, prejudice, or human traditions, but through a shared hunger for God, a love for His Word, and the recognition that His purposes for Israel and the nations will be fulfilled. Show Notes Honoring the Jewish People The Jewish people have endured increasing persecution and anti-Semitism throughout the world. The Family emphasizes the need for Christians to understand why Israel and the Jewish people should be loved and honored. Through them came the Scriptures, the covenants, the promises, and the Messiah. Recognizing the Roots of Christianity Many Christians have little understanding of the Hebrew foundations of their faith. The conversation encourages believers to study those roots and examine traditions that may have developed outside of biblical truth. Rejecting Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitic beliefs have existed within Christianity for centuries. The Family warns that believers must reject teachings that accuse, dishonor, or dismiss the Jewish people. Such attitudes ignore God’s continuing covenant purpose. Learning from the Jewish People The Jewish longing for the coming of the Messiah can challenge Christians to examine their own desire for Christ’s return. Their dedication to Scripture, worship, and the expectation of God’s Kingdom can inspire believers to pursue the Lord more deeply. Israel and the Gentiles Romans 9–11 reveals that God has not rejected Israel. Gentile believers have been grafted into the promises of God, but they must not become arrogant toward the original branches. God’s purpose is to bring restoration and fulfillment to both Israel and the nations. The Promise Given to Abraham God’s covenant with Abraham was the beginning of a purpose that would ultimately bless all nations. His choice of Abraham and his descendants did not mean that God had forgotten the rest of humanity. His desire has always been to receive everyone who turns toward Him in faith. Coming Together Under Christ The Family believes that Jewish and Gentile believers will increasingly come together through a shared desire to see God’s Kingdom established. This unity is centered in Christ, the Messiah and great High Priest. Returning to Biblical Truth The conversation challenges believers to examine religious traditions and compromises that may have replaced the truth of Scripture. Returning to the roots of faith means seeking what God originally intended rather than simply continuing inherited customs. Worship and the Biblical Feasts The Feast of Tabernacles is mentioned as a picture of God dwelling among His people. The biblical feasts can help believers understand God’s presence, His redemptive plan, and His desire to be glorified among His people. Key Quotes “We need to lay a foundation of why we love the Jews.” “Would we have the Word of God today without the Jews?” “We need to realize our roots.” “Our older brothers, the Jews, help drive us to pursue after God and His Word.” “How driven are we for the Lord’s return?” “I was there to learn of them. I admitted, ‘You’re my elder brother.’” “God is sorting it out.” “He’s bringing the Jews and the Christians together.” “All of this goes back to Abraham.” “God never forgot any of us.” “We come together because we have the same drive, the same desire, and the same heart to see God’s Kingdom come forth on this earth.” “We need to get back to our roots and the reality and the truth.” Scriptural References God’s Covenant With Abraham Genesis 12 (1–3) God promises to bless Abraham and make him a blessing through whom all the families of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 15 (7–18) God confirms His covenant with Abraham through the divided sacrifices and passes between the pieces as a sign of His commitment. Genesis 17 (7–8) God declares His covenant with Abraham and his descendants to be an everlasting covenant. Israel and the Gentiles Romans 9 (4–5) Paul describes the covenants, promises, worship, law, and Messiah that came through Israel. Romans 11 (1–2) Paul makes it clear that God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Romans 11 (11–12) Israel’s stumbling opened a door of salvation to the Gentiles, but Paul also anticipates Israel’s future fullness. Romans 11 (17–21) Gentile believers are described as wild olive branches grafted into Israel’s cultivated olive tree and are warned not to become arrogant. Romans 11 (25–29) Paul speaks of a partial hardening of Israel and affirms that God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable. Ephesians 2 (11–18) Through Christ, Jews and Gentiles are brought near and created into one new humanity with access to the Father. The Jewish Roots of the Faith John 4 (22) Jesus states that salvation is from the Jews. Romans 3 (1–2) Paul explains that the Jewish people were entrusted with the words of God. Galatians 3 (7–9) Those who live by faith share in the blessing promised through Abraham. Loving and Honoring the Jewish People Genesis 12 (3) God promises to bless those who bless Abraham and declares that all nations will be blessed through him. Psalm 122 (6) Believers are encouraged to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Isaiah 40 (1–2) God calls His servants to comfort His people and speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Christ’s Return and God’s Kingdom Matthew 6 (9–10) Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth. Acts 1 (6–8) The disciples ask Jesus about the restoration of the Kingdom, and He directs them to become witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit. Revelation 11 (15) The kingdoms of the world become the Kingdom of the Lord and of His Christ. Christ as the Great High Priest Hebrews 4 (14–16) Jesus is presented as the great High Priest through whom believers may approach God with confidence. Hebrews 7 (24–27) Christ holds His priesthood permanently and continually intercedes for those who come to God through Him. The Feast of Tabernacles and God’s Presence Leviticus 23 (33–43) God establishes the Feast of Tabernacles as a time of rejoicing and remembrance. Zechariah 14 (16) The nations are pictured coming to Jerusalem to worship the King and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. John 1 (14) The Word became flesh and dwelt, or tabernacled, among humanity, revealing God’s glory. Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 13 (11) Paul describes putting away childish ways as a person grows into maturity. Hebrews 5 (12–14) Believers are encouraged to move beyond spiritual infancy and mature in their understanding of truth. Takeaway Christians cannot fully understand their faith while ignoring the Jewish people and the Hebrew roots through which God revealed His Word and brought forth the Messiah. God has not abandoned Israel, and Gentile believers should walk in humility, gratitude, and honor toward the people into whose spiritual heritage they have been grafted. Returning to the roots of faith means rejecting anti-Semitism, examining traditions in the light of Scripture, and seeking God’s original purpose. As Jewish and Gentile hearts turn toward the Lord, God is bringing forth a people united under Christ with one desire: to see His Kingdom come and His presence fill the earth.

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Prepared By The Spirit For This Day

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation centers on trusting the impartation of the Holy Spirit into our spirit. The Family emphasizes that God often works beyond the understanding of the natural mind. Instead of trying to figure everything out, believers are encouraged to open their hearts, receive from the Spirit, and rest in the Father’s love. The discussion points out that what God imparts may not always be what a person thinks they need or wants to receive. Yet because He is the Father and He loves us, we can trust that what He places within us is good, eternal, and part of what He is creating us to become. As we rest in Him, the Word that has been imparted into our spirits begins to come alive, flow through us, and be spoken by the Spirit. Show Notes The Spirit bypasses the carnal mind The impartation of the Holy Spirit does not begin in human reasoning or understanding. God places something directly into the spirit, and over time it filters into the soul, mind, revelation, and walk. Rest comes through trusting the Father The Family emphasizes that rest comes when we trust the Holy Spirit and believe that the Father loves us. We do not have to understand everything He is doing in order to receive what He is imparting. The Word becomes a reservoir within us There is a living deposit of the Word in our spirits. As we rest and trust, that Word comes alive and begins to flow out of us by the Spirit. Impartation is spirit to spirit The conversation highlights that impartation does not always require many words. A person can become a channel through which the Spirit flows to others. God creates what He wants us to be The Father may impart something different than what we expected, but it is still good and eternal. He is forming us according to His purpose. Stay focused on today Rather than worrying about yesterday or tomorrow, the encouragement is to walk in what the Spirit is leading today. Quotes “All we really need to do is align ourself with His Spirit and allow Him to work in us.” “God imparted to your spirit, and then you became it in your spirit first.” “There has to be a trust, a revelation that He loves you, and that He started something. He’s not gonna stop until He’s finished with it.” “There is a reservoir of the Word that’s been imparted to our spirits that’s very real.” “We just need to be a channel, spirit to flow through.” “Not by power nor by might, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord.” “You’re my Father, and You love me, and You’re going to impart good things to me.” “You open your heart, you receive it. That’s it. It’s not any harder than that.” “We just need to trust that what He’s placed within each and every one of us has prepared us for this day.” Scriptural References Trusting the Spirit’s work Zechariah 4 (6) — “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit” directly supports the theme that God’s work comes by the Spirit, not by human effort. Resting in the Lord Matthew 11 (28–30) — Jesus calls His people to come to Him and find rest, which connects with the conversation’s emphasis on resting instead of striving. The Spirit teaching and revealing John 16 (13) — The Spirit of truth guides believers into truth, showing that revelation comes from the Spirit rather than the natural mind. The carnal mind cannot receive spiritual things Romans 8 (6–7) — The carnal mind is set against God, which fits Ron’s point about God bypassing the natural mind and imparting directly to the spirit. God completing what He began Philippians 1 (6) — God begins the work and continues it until it is complete, matching Ken’s statement that the Father started something and will not stop until He finishes it. The Word living within us Colossians 3 (16) — The Word of Christ dwelling richly within us connects with the idea of a reservoir of the Word imparted into our spirits. The day star arising in the heart 2 Peter 1 (19) — This speaks of the day star arising in the heart, matching Ken’s statement about the day star beginning to arise as impartation is received. Living one day at a time Matthew 6 (34) — Jesus teaches not to worry about tomorrow, which supports Mike’s point about staying focused on today. Takeaway The Father is imparting His Spirit and His Word into us, even when we do not fully understand what He is doing. Our part is to open our hearts, trust His love, rest in His work, and allow what He has placed within our spirit to come alive and flow through us.

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Oneness Through The Anointing

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on how independence works against the oneness God is creating within His Family. The Family emphasizes that true oneness does not come through human agreement, common ideas, organizational leadership, or intellectual understanding. It comes through hearing the voice of the Lord, submitting to His Spirit, and living in the awareness of His presence. The anointing is described as the presence of the Lord living within each believer. Because Christ dwells within every member of the Family, each person has something important to contribute. Ministry is not simply found in the words a person speaks, but in who that person has become through Christ. The Family also emphasizes that the mind and soul can interfere with oneness when they operate independently from the Lord. As believers submit their thoughts, emotions, and desires to Christ, they are able to express the life of Christ within them. The presence of the Father becomes the strength and lifeblood of the Body, enabling every member to take their place and function together in true oneness. Show Notes Independence Works Against Oneness The conversation begins with the clear statement that independence is the enemy of oneness. The Family is not meant to function as separate individuals following their own ideas or understanding. They are called to hear the Lord together and move according to what He is speaking. Hearing the Voice of the Lord True leadership comes through someone hearing and speaking a word from the Lord. The focus is not on human position or authority, but on recognizing the voice of Christ and following His direction. The Anointing Is the Presence of the Lord The anointing is described as the presence of the Lord living within the believer. It is not something that can be fully understood through the human mind. It is experienced as the Spirit of God lives, speaks, and ministers through His people. Every Member Is Important Each member gives their spirit to the oneness of the Family. No person is insignificant or unnecessary. Like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, the Body is not complete until every member is in their proper place. Ministry Flows From Who We Are Ministry is not limited to what someone says or does. The effect of who a person has become in Christ ministers life to the rest of the Family. Christ within each believer is the source of that ministry. Submitting the Mind and Soul The mind and soul often try to interfere with what the Lord is doing. As believers submit to His Word, Spirit, and love, they enter into humility and become more aware of His presence. The Father’s Presence Is Our Strength The conversation closes with the importance of living in the awareness that the Father is always present. His presence gives an inner strength that allows believers to express Christ instead of reacting from the soul or mind. Key Quotes “Independence is the enemy of oneness.” “The Spirit is what makes us one.” “You are important because you give your spirit to oneness.” “The anointing is giving God His voice.” “It’s not what you say; it’s who you are.” “Without His presence, we can’t function in this Body.” “It’s Christ in me, the hope of glory.” “The presence of the Father is the main thing.” “He’s always with us. He never leaves us.” Scriptural References Hearing the Voice of the Lord John 10 (27) Jesus says that His sheep hear His voice, He knows them, and they follow Him. The Anointing Within the Believer 1 John 2 (27) The anointing received from the Lord abides within believers and teaches them to remain in Him. Brought Into His Light 1 Peter 2 (9) God has called His people out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Christ’s Prayer for Oneness John 17 (20–23) Jesus prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father are one. Christ Within Us Colossians 1 (27) Paul describes Christ within the believer as the hope of glory. The Temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6 (19–20) Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within them. The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength Nehemiah 8 (10) The joy of the Lord is the strength of His people. God Will Never Leave Us Hebrews 13 (5) God promises that He will never leave or forsake His people. Every Member Is Needed 1 Corinthians 12 (12–27) The Body of Christ has many members, and every member is necessary and important. Sons Through Adoption Romans 8 (14–17) Those who are led by the Spirit of God are His sons and have received the Spirit of adoption. Takeaway True oneness cannot be produced through human effort, shared opinions, or organizational structure. It comes as each member rejects independence, hears the Lord, submits the mind and soul to His Spirit, and contributes the life of Christ within them to the Family. Every member is important because every member carries the presence of the Lord. As the Family lives in an awareness of the Father’s presence, His life flows through the Body and makes them one.

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Entering God’s Kingdom Rest

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on entering the kingdom rest that God has already provided through Christ. The Family explains that the Sabbath is more than a particular day; it is a spiritual state of heart found in a living relationship with the Lord. Christ Himself is our rest, and believers are called to recognize that God has already completed the work necessary for salvation and spiritual growth. Rather than striving to earn God’s approval or trying to create peace, joy, love, and spiritual life through human effort, believers can receive what already exists in Christ. This rest does not mean inactivity. It includes worship, trust, obedience, and consciously turning the heart toward the presence of the Lord. The Family also emphasizes that rest removes fear. When believers trust God’s sovereignty and know that He hears them, they no longer need to be controlled by circumstances, feelings of unworthiness, or fear about what is happening in the world. Entering His rest means believing that God is in charge, receiving His provision, and allowing His presence to influence every part of life. Show Notes The Sabbath Is More Than a Day The Sabbath rest is not limited to Saturday or to the observance of a religious practice. It is an experience of Christ and a revelation that God has already completed the necessary work through Him. Christ Is Our Rest True rest is found in relationship with Christ. It is the assurance that He lives within us and that we are accepted in Him without having to prove ourselves through religious works. God Is Completing His Work Within Us Believers are God’s workmanship. The kingdom rest includes trusting Him to complete what He has begun and to bring forth the life of Christ within His people. Moving Beyond Striving Many people become caught in the effort of trying to please God. The Family explains that what pleases Him is not anxious striving but a genuine relationship of love, faith, and trust. Rest Is Not Passive Resting in God does not mean doing nothing. There is worship, spiritual activity, listening, receiving, and responding to the Lord. The rest is primarily a rest within the mind, heart, and spirit. Rest Removes Fear When Christ becomes our rest, fear begins to lose its power. Believers can remain at peace despite tribulation, uncertainty, or troubling circumstances because they trust God’s sovereignty. Praying From a Place of Confidence Kingdom rest allows believers to approach the Father with the confidence that He loves them, hears them, and cares about every detail of their lives. Everything We Need Already Exists in Christ Peace, love, joy, life, and spiritual health do not have to be created by human effort. They are already available in the Lord and can be experienced as believers turn their attention toward Him. Choosing What We Tune Into The conversation compares spiritual focus to turning on a television and selecting a channel. Believers must choose daily whether they will focus on fear, circumstances, and distracting thoughts or tune their hearts to the presence and peace of the Lord. Trusting God’s Sovereignty Entering rest means accepting, receiving, and trusting God’s authority over everything. Believers show up with open hearts, and God accomplishes His work within them. Key Quotes “There is a kingdom rest that God promised for us to walk in.” “The Sabbath rest is a state of heart.” “He’s the Sabbath rest.” “He’s already done the work, and He wants us to receive it. It’s a gift.” “So many people get caught up in the works, trying to please God. That’s not what God wants. He wants us to love Him.” “Rest in the presence of the Lord is not necessarily passive.” “There is no fear when we come into this rest.” “God’s already given us provisions on every level.” “We have to choose daily what we tune into.” “We show up, and He does everything.” “It just always comes back to believing in Him and believing in His plan.” Scriptural References Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4 (9–11) A Sabbath rest remains for the people of God, and believers are encouraged to be diligent to enter that rest. Hebrews 4 (3) Those who believe enter into God’s rest and trust in His completed work. God’s Completed Work John 19 (30) Jesus declared, “It is finished,” revealing the completeness of His work on the cross. Ephesians 2 (8–10) Salvation is the gift of God, not the result of human works, and believers are His workmanship created for good works. Philippians 1 (6) God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun within His people. Christ Living Within Us John 14 (23) Jesus said that the Father and the Son would come and make their home with those who love Him. Colossians 1 (27) Christ within the believer is the hope of glory. Galatians 2 (20) The believer no longer lives independently, but Christ lives within. Freedom From Striving and Fear Matthew 11 (28–30) Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him and find rest. 2 Timothy 1 (7) God has not given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Philippians 4 (6–7) Prayer and trust in God bring a peace that guards the heart and mind. Confidence in Prayer John 11 (41–42) Jesus expressed confidence that the Father always heard Him. 1 John 5 (14–15) Believers can approach God with confidence, knowing He hears prayers offered according to His will. Living in God’s Presence Psalm 16 (11) In God’s presence there is fullness of joy. Isaiah 26 (3) God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds remain fixed on Him. John 15 (4–5) Believers are called to abide in Christ because apart from Him they can do nothing. Trusting God’s Sovereignty Proverbs 3 (5–6) Believers are instructed to trust the Lord rather than depend on their own understanding. Romans 8 (28) God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Psalm 46 (10) “Be still, and know that I am God” expresses the heart of resting in His sovereignty. Takeaway God’s kingdom rest begins when we stop trying to produce through human effort what He has already provided in Christ. Peace, love, joy, acceptance, and spiritual life are already available to us in Him. Our part is to turn our hearts toward His presence, trust His sovereignty, and receive His completed work. We do not have to be controlled by fear, circumstances, or feelings of unworthiness. Christ is our rest. As we choose daily to focus on Him, His presence fills our hearts and begins to influence everything around us.

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Resting in What God Has Already Done

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation centers on resting in what God has already done. The speakers emphasize that believers are not trying to earn God’s promises, blessings, love, justification, or calling. These things have already been given through Christ. The real battle is learning to reject the lies of the soul and mind, accept God’s truth, and walk out what He has already spoken. The discussion focuses on moving from striving into faith, from condemnation into acceptance, and from self-effort into standing in God’s presence. The speakers point to the reality that God has already justified, glorified, blessed, chosen, and prepared His people for His purpose. The believer’s part is to yield the will, believe the Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to unfold what God has already placed within. Show Notes Main Theme: Resting in the Finished Work of GodThe conversation opens with the idea that prayer is not always about asking God for what we lack, but believing and speaking from what He has already given. Rejecting Condemnation and AccusationRon points to Romans 8 and the reality that believers have already been justified and glorified. Because of this, accusations and condemnation should not define us. Soaking in the Love of GodThe speakers emphasize that God’s love must penetrate beyond the mind and into the soul. The spirit receives God’s Word, but the soul and mind often question it. Accepting What God Has Already DoneDavid shares that believers must accept that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit and that God has already brought them into His purpose. Created for This DayKen emphasizes that God has already prepared His people for this time. They were created to speak the Word, build up the family of God, and walk in His kingdom. Entering His RestLois brings in Ephesians, reminding everyone that believers are God’s workmanship, created in Christ for good works prepared beforehand. The Battle of the WillMike says the true battle is not with outside circumstances or even Satan, but whether we will submit our will and thinking to God’s will and Word. Belief Must Be Walked OutRon explains that belief is more than mental agreement. True belief is proven by walking out the Word of God. Seeing Ourselves as God Sees UsDale shares that God sees us differently than we see ourselves, and when He reveals who we are in Christ, it also changes how we see one another. Key Quotes “All the things that we’re asking God for, we’re asking amiss because they’ve already been given to us.” — Ken “Begin to bask in the glory that He’s already given us.” — Ron “We reject the lies and accept the truth.” — Ken “At this point, we have to accept what He has already done with us and how He plans to use us to further His kingdom.” — David “You don’t have to work your way into stuff any longer.” — Ken “We just need to appropriate what’s already done.” — Lois “The true battle is over our will.” — Mike “Do we submit our thinking to His Word, and do we allow Him to transform us?” — Mike “Belief is not something I go, ‘Oh, I believe it.’ No, prove to me you believe it. Walk it out.” — Ron “He sees me different than I see myself.” — Dale Scriptural References Romans 8 (30) This supports the theme that believers have already been justified and glorified in Christ. 1 Corinthians 6 (19) David refers to believers being the temple of the Holy Spirit, showing that God already dwells within His people. Ephesians 2 (10) Lois references believers as God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that were prepared beforehand. Ephesians 1 (3–5) Mike points to the truth that God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing and predestined them to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4 (9–11) This connects with the call to enter God’s rest and cease from striving in self-effort. Romans 12 (2) Mike’s point about submitting our thinking to the Word connects with being transformed by the renewing of the mind. 2 Corinthians 3 (18) The conversation reflects the truth that God is changing believers into His image as they stand in His presence. Galatians 2 (20) Monnie’s statement about being identified with Christ connects with the reality of no longer living by the old self, but by Christ living within. Takeaway The Christian walk is not about striving to become something God has not yet made us. It is about believing, receiving, and walking out what He has already accomplished in Christ. The battle is won as we reject the lies, yield our will, stand in His presence, and allow His Word to unfold in us.

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Resting in the Father’s Presence

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on moving from striving in the soul and mind into the rest of God that is already available through Christ. The speakers emphasize that believers do not have to work their way into God’s presence because Christ has already opened the way to the Father. The struggle comes when the mind and soul try to understand, control, or produce what only the Spirit can bring forth. The discussion points to a simple, childlike trust in the Father. Instead of constantly striving to know the Lord by human effort, there is also the truth that the Father wants to know us and reveal who we are in Him. Mary and Martha are used as examples of the difference between being distracted by many things and being focused on ministering to what is on the Lord’s heart. The conversation closes with the thought that this is a growth process, where the Father forms us as His workmanship and brings forth the new creation within us. Show Notes Living from the Spirit, Not the Soul Ken opens the conversation by pointing out that the mind and soul life are not where believers truly live now. The real place of life is in the spirit. Christ Has Opened the Way to the Father Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ purpose was to bring us into the same relationship with the Father that He has. Through the cross, that door has already been opened. Rest Is Already Available The speakers bring out that rest is not something we struggle to attain. Because Christ is already in the Father’s presence, believers have access to that rest now. Moving Beyond Striving Ron talks about the long-standing drive to know the Lord, but also points out the other side of the relationship: the Lord wants to know us. True relationship with God is not built by anxious effort, but by trust and rest. The Simplicity of a Child Ron describes relaxing in the Lord like a child. A child does not carry the burden of trying to figure everything out, but simply lives and trusts. Mary and Martha Mike uses Mary and Martha to show the difference between distraction and true ministry to the Lord. Mary focused on what was needed in the moment, while Martha was pulled in many directions. Becoming His Workmanship Ken closes by describing this as a growth process. The Father works uniquely in each person, bringing forth the new creation as the old nature is laid down. Quotes “Your mind is not your friend. Your soul life is not your friend. The spirit is where we live now, not on the soul plane.” — Ken “Jesus’s drive was to get us to the Father.” — Mike “It’s not a struggling and striving, trying to get there.” — Mike “We have access to His rest anytime we want it.” — Mike “The Lord loves us right where we’re at.” — Ron “There’s a flip side of that coin. The flip side is the one we always ignore, is that He wants to know us.” — Ron “How do I relax? Like a child.” — Ron “People don’t know how to rest.” — Ron “Are we gonna be a Mary or a Martha?” — Mike “You just have to do the number one thing, is trust.” — Ken Scriptural References Resting in the Father Through Christ John 14 (6) — Jesus is the way to the Father, and through Him the relationship with the Father is opened. John 17 (21–23) — Jesus prays that His people would be brought into the same oneness He has with the Father. Hebrews 4 (9–11) — There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, and believers are called to enter that rest. The Finished Work of Christ John 19 (30) — Jesus declares, “It is finished,” pointing to the completed work of the cross. Hebrews 10 (19–22) — Through Christ, believers have confidence to enter into the presence of God. Not Striving, but Trusting Matthew 6 (25–34) — Jesus teaches not to worry about food, clothing, or tomorrow, but to seek first the Kingdom. Psalm 46 (10) — “Be still, and know that I am God.” Proverbs 3 (5–6) — Trust in the Lord rather than leaning on human understanding. Mary and Martha Luke 10 (38–42) — Mary sits at the Lord’s feet while Martha is distracted with many things; Jesus says Mary chose the better part. John 12 (1–8) — Mary ministers to Jesus by anointing Him before His death. Being Known by the Lord Matthew 7 (21–23) — Jesus speaks of those who did works in His name, yet He says, “I never knew you.” Galatians 4 (9) — Paul speaks of not only knowing God, but being known by God. Becoming His Workmanship Ephesians 2 (10) — We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. 2 Corinthians 5 (17) — Anyone in Christ is a new creation. Galatians 3 (28) — In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. Romans 8 (29) — God’s purpose is to conform us to the image of His Son. Takeaway The rest of God is not reached by striving, struggling, or trying to force spiritual growth through the mind. Christ has already opened the way to the Father, and His presence is available now. As we learn to trust like children, lay down the soul-life, and live from the Spirit, the Father forms us as His workmanship and brings forth the new creation within us.

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The Father’s Love – the Foundation of True Oneness

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation centers on the Father’s love as the foundation of true oneness. The speakers emphasize that believers cannot minister love, understand Scripture rightly, walk in Christ’s lordship, or love one another sacrificially unless they first have a living experience of the Father’s love. This love is not merely a feeling or religious idea, but an active relationship with God that matures, changes the heart, constrains the believer, and enables the Body of Christ to walk in true oneness. Show Notes The Father’s Love Must Be Experienced Ron opens by saying that we cannot give what we do not have. To minister the love of God to others, including Israel, we must first personally experience the Lord’s love. God’s Love Is the Foundation of Oneness Ken explains that the Father’s love is the foundation of oneness. It is not something believers can manufacture in themselves. True oneness comes from His love, not human effort. Love Changes How We See Scripture and Life Ron points out that without God’s love, we misinterpret Scripture and even life itself. The love of the Father becomes the lens through which His lordship, His Word, and His purpose are rightly understood. The Early Church Walked in Overwhelming Love Ken reflects on the early church and how believers continued to follow Christ even under persecution. Their willingness to lay down their lives came from the overwhelming love of God, not from a mental belief alone. Love Is More Than a Feeling The speakers clarify that God’s love is not simply an emotional feeling, though it can overflow with emotion and joy. It is an experience with God that becomes a way of life and continues even through trials, testing, and practical daily walking with Him. The Love of God Constrains Us Mike brings out the word “constrain,” showing that the love of God draws, compels, drives, and presses believers forward. David connects this to the Holy Spirit driving Jesus into the wilderness after He was filled with the Spirit. Love Matures Through Relationship Cindy and Jenifier discuss how our revelation of the Father’s love grows as we mature. God’s love does not change, but the way He relates to us changes as we grow from spiritual children into maturity. Loving God With All the Heart Dale connects the conversation to the great commandment: loving the Lord with all the heart, soul, mind, and strength. This love grows beyond human interpretation and brings believers into a true spiritual relationship with the Father. Receiving Love Before Giving Love Kilyia closes with the heart of the message: God wants to love us, and He wants to be loved by us. As we allow Him to love us, we are then able to love Him and others with an intensity that meets His heart. Key Quotes “We can't give what we don't have.” — Ron “This message of love from the Father is the foundation of oneness forever. It is His love, not ours.” — Ken “We misinterpret the scriptures without His love. In fact, we misinterpret life without His love.” — Ron “Love is not a feeling… Love is an experience with God.” — Ken “The love of God is a usable component.” — Bill “The love of God constrains us.” — Mike “Revelation is a really key word here. To know His love for me.” — Cindy “Jesus opened the door to the Father’s heart.” — Ken “It starts that I let Him love me, and then I can love the people around me.” — Kyla Scriptural References God Is Love These scriptures reveal that love begins in God Himself. We do not create divine love; we receive it from the Father and then minister it to others. 1 John 4 (8) 1 John 4 (16–19) The Love of Christ Constrains Us The conversation refers directly to the love of God controlling, compelling, and constraining believers to walk beyond themselves. 2 Corinthians 5 (14–15) The Great Commandment The speakers connect the Father’s love to loving God with the whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. Matthew 22 (37–40) Mark 12 (29–31) Deuteronomy 6 (4–5) Laying Down Our Life in Love Ken speaks of loving others with the kind of love that is willing to lay down its life. John 15 (12–13) 1 John 3 (16) The Holy Spirit Leading and Driving Jesus David connects the constraining work of love to the Holy Spirit driving Jesus into the wilderness. Mark 1 (10–13) Luke 4 (1–2) Jesus Reveals the Father The discussion emphasizes that Jesus opened the door to the Father’s heart and brought believers into relationship with Him. John 14 (6–10) John 17 (25–26) Hebrews 10 (19–22) Growing Into Maturity Through Relationship The speakers describe how God relates to us differently as we mature, and how relationship with the Father changes us. 2 Corinthians 3 (18) Ephesians 4 (13–16) Hebrews 12 (5–11) Takeaway The Father’s love is not a doctrine to understand only in the mind, but a living experience that must become our way of life. As we allow Him to love us, His love changes how we see Scripture, how we walk with Christ, how we relate to one another, and how we grow into true oneness with Him and His Body.

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Flowing in the Anointing of the Word

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This podcast explores the flow of the Word and the anointing that comes when the Body of Christ listens to the Lord and moves together in submission. The Family shares how the Holy Spirit brings the Word to life, creating a flow that is beyond human thought and rooted in Christ being revealed within us. As each member waits, listens, prepares, and submits to what the Lord is speaking, the anointing builds and the Word ministers to the whole Body. The conversation also emphasizes maturity: learning when to speak, when to wait, and how to recognize the keynote of what God is saying. Through preparation before the Father, the prayer of listening, and the recognition that we are sons of God seated with Christ, the Family points to a deeper reality of oneness with Christ, the Father, and one another. Show Notes This episode centers on the spiritual flow that comes when the Word is spoken by the Holy Spirit through a submitted Body. The Family discusses the importance of finding the “keynote” of what God is speaking and not deviating from it. The anointing is found in that flow, and staying in it requires listening, maturity, and submission to one another. A strong emphasis is placed on preparation before the Lord. Waiting on the Lord, learning the prayer of listening, and allowing the spirit to be trained are presented as important foundations for flowing in what God is speaking. The conversation also highlights that Christ is being revealed within His people. As Christ the Word comes forth, the Body recognizes His voice and flows together in the anointing. The episode concludes with the reality that believers are in Christ, seated with Him in heavenly places, and brought into the presence and anointing of the Father. Key Quotes “The flow of the word. It's really a mystical thing in so many ways, but once you're in it, there's such a level of anointing in it that it carries the word into a different realm of oneness.” “It's taking a stance as a son and declaring the things that, that God wants to declare, frame, or create today.” “It's finding the keynote and staying in the keynote.” “Christ is, he's being revealed in us. Once the revelation of Christ the Word begins to speak in us, everything flows out of that.” “The greatest level of this flow will be in our submission to one another in the Lord.” “That's how we create the flow is through preparation.” “It's not difficult. Just listen And your spirit will tune right into the Christ that's flowing.” “He is in us, speaking the word that goes throughout the family and builds up the body of Christ.” “We're one with Christ and the Father, and one another.” “We're more prepared than we realize. We're sons of God.” Scriptural References Christ the Word Revealed Within Us These scriptures support the theme of Christ being revealed within His people and speaking His Word through them. John 1 (1–14) Colossians 1 (26–27) Galatians 2 (20) John 14 (20) Flowing in the Holy Spirit These references connect with the discussion of the Holy Spirit bringing the Word to remembrance and leading the flow. John 14 (26) John 16 (13) Romans 8 (14) 1 Corinthians 2 (10–13) Submission and the Many-Membered Body These scriptures support the idea of the Lord speaking through a many-membered Body, with each member submitting to the flow of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12 (12–27) Ephesians 4 (15–16) Romans 12 (4–8) Ephesians 5 (21) Waiting on the Lord and Preparation These references reflect the need to wait on the Lord, listen, and be prepared in spirit. Isaiah 40 (31) Psalm 27 (14) Habakkuk 2 (1) Mark 1 (35) Sons of God in Christ These scriptures connect with the closing emphasis on being sons of God, seated with Christ, and brought into the Father’s presence. Ephesians 1 (3–6) Ephesians 2 (4–6) Romans 8 (14–17) Galatians 4 (4–7) Takeaway The flow of the Spirit is not produced by human effort; it comes as Christ is revealed within His people. As the Body listens, prepares, submits to one another, and stays with what the Lord is speaking, the anointing of the Word builds up the Family and brings them into a deeper expression of oneness with Christ, the Father, and one another.

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A Relationship of Love

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on the reality of God’s love and how His love brings people into a true relationship with Him. The Family emphasizes that loving God is not just a mental concept or words spoken from the mouth, but an experience of receiving His love and allowing that love to be imparted into the heart. Through obedience, laying down one’s life, carrying the cross, and walking through difficult experiences, believers come to know the depth of God’s love in a way they could never produce on their own. The discussion also points to God’s love for the Jewish people as an example of His covenant purpose and His desire to create a people who love Him and receive His love in return. Show Notes God Created Man for Love Dale opens by explaining that God created the human race to love Him. God is described as a jealous God who desires an exclusive love relationship with His people. Receiving the Reality of God’s Love Ken explains that God is looking for the reality of love, not just a love that people talk about. True love for God comes by first receiving His love. Love as an Experience, Not Just a Concept Ron points out that there is a difference between knowing about God’s love mentally and experiencing it personally. To love God the way He desires, believers need impartations and experiences from Him. The Cross as the Proof of Love Dale connects love with following Christ, taking up the cross, dying to self, and being resurrected by God. Laying down one’s life becomes evidence of love for Him. God’s Love in Difficult Circumstances Ken and Lois share how God’s love is revealed through hard places, suffering, caregiving, and transformation. These experiences reveal a love that could not be created by human effort. Abraham’s Relationship of Love Ken uses Abraham offering Isaac as an example of love and obedience. Ron notes that Abraham’s walk with God was not based on written scripture but on a relationship of love. God’s Love for His People Dale closes by pointing to the Jewish people as one of God’s great creations. Their relationship with God shows His love, purpose, and blessing in the earth. Key Quotes “God's looking for the reality of love, not just a love that we talk about, and the only way we get that is to receive His love.” — Ken “To receive God's love is an experience.” — Ron “If you take up your cross and you die, and He resurrects you, you have proven to Him that you love Him.” — Dale “He's creating something in us we could never do by ourselves.” — Ken “It was a relationship that they had, a relationship of love.” — Ron “God will go to any means he has to, to get us to understand how much he loves us.” — Dale Scriptural References Loving God with All the Heart These scriptures reflect the great commandment mentioned in the conversation: God created His people to love Him fully, and He offers His love back to them. Deuteronomy 6 (4–5) Matthew 22 (37–38) Mark 12 (29–30) Luke 10 (27) Receiving God’s Love These passages show that true love begins with God loving us first. His love is poured into our hearts and enables us to love Him and others. 1 John 4 (7–19) Romans 5 (5) John 15 (9–13) Taking Up the Cross These scriptures connect love, discipleship, surrender, and laying down one’s life in following Christ. Matthew 16 (24–25) Luke 9 (23–24) John 12 (24–26) Galatians 2 (20) God’s Love Revealed Through Trials These verses speak to how God uses difficult experiences to teach, transform, and bring forth His life in His people. Romans 8 (28–29) James 1 (2–4) 2 Corinthians 4 (7–11) Hebrews 12 (5–11) Abraham’s Love and Obedience These passages relate to Abraham offering Isaac and reveal a relationship of faith, obedience, and love toward God. Genesis 22 (1–18) Hebrews 11 (17–19) James 2 (21–23) God’s Covenant Love for Israel These scriptures support the discussion of God’s love, purpose, and covenant relationship with the Jewish people. Deuteronomy 7 (6–8) Jeremiah 31 (35–37) Romans 11 (1–2) Romans 11 (28–29) Takeaway True love for God is not produced by human effort or spoken words alone. It is born from receiving His love, walking with Him through relationship, and allowing the cross, obedience, and life’s difficult experiences to reveal His love in us.

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The Heart of God Revealed Through Israel

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation reveals the heart of God as seen through Israel and the Jewish people. The family reflect on how Israel is not merely a place to visit, but a living testimony of God’s faithfulness, love, endurance, and purpose. They emphasize that God has worked something deep within the Jewish people through His Word, the Torah, and their continual devotion to it. The discussion also highlights that love, not doctrine alone, is the key to true oneness between Jews, Gentiles, and the Body of Christ. Show Notes The Heart of God Revealed Through Israel Ron opens by explaining that visiting Israel is not really about the places themselves, but about seeing the revelation of God and His people. He describes the Jewish people as a people who have endured centuries of oppression and still stand strong in the land of Israel. A Deep Love for the Jewish People Ken shares his love for the Jewish people and acknowledges that while he may not understand how everything will unfold, he believes the Lord is leading His Body into greater revelation. The Word Made Flesh Through the Torah Mike explains that the Jewish people’s continual reading, singing, speaking, and living of the Torah has shaped who they are. He connects this to John 1, where Christ is revealed as the Word made flesh. Memorizing and Living the Word Debbie emphasizes the importance of memorizing Scripture so that the Word becomes part of a person’s life and can be meditated on throughout the day. Training the Next Generation Ron and Debbie point to the children in Israel as evidence of the Word being lived out. They describe young people actively participating with passion and purpose because they are being trained in the way they should go. Love Over Doctrine Ron and Ken discuss how doctrine, when separated from love, can become destructive. They emphasize that the love of God is what must control, drive, and bring forth true oneness. Israel Becoming What God Created Her to Be Dale closes by describing Israel as a nation increasingly standing in the purpose God created for her. He points to Israel’s strength, prosperity, and willingness to live out what God has given them. Key Quotes “You’re missing everything if that’s what you go for. You’re really missing the revelation of God and His people.” “When you start getting a revelation of their heart, it’s just, ‘Oh my God,’ there’s no people like that I’ve seen.” “I intently love the Jewish people with all of my heart.” “It’s gotta come down to the heart. God’s looking at our hearts.” “God and the Word are one. They’re together.” “Then you can mutter it all day long. It becomes so much a part of who you are and your whole being.” “The proof of the pudding is in the kids.” “It’s not doctrine. Doctrine’s way down the ladder. It’s heart.” “It’s the love of God that controls us, the love of God that drives us.” “They’re willing to take up their lives and live it.” Scriptural References God’s Word Becoming Life Within His People These references point to the Word of God becoming living reality in the hearts and lives of those who receive it. John 1 (1–14) Deuteronomy 6 (4–9) Joshua 1 (8) Psalm 119 (11) Training the Next Generation These scriptures connect with the discussion about Jewish children being trained in the Word and participating in the life of God from a young age. Proverbs 22 (6) Deuteronomy 11 (18–21) Psalm 78 (4–7) God Looking at the Heart These passages support the emphasis that God is looking beyond outward doctrine or appearance and into the heart. 1 Samuel 16 (7) Jeremiah 17 (10) Matthew 5 (8) Love as the Foundation of Oneness These scriptures support the theme that love, not doctrine alone, is the key to true oneness in the Body of Christ. John 13 (34–35) John 17 (20–23) 1 Corinthians 13 (1–3) Colossians 3 (14) God’s Purpose for Israel These references connect with the discussion of Israel standing in God’s purpose and becoming what He created her to be. Genesis 12 (1–3) Isaiah 49 (3) Jeremiah 31 (35–37) Romans 11 (25–29) Takeaway The heart of God is being revealed through Israel, not simply through its historic places, but through a people shaped by His Word, sustained by His faithfulness, and called to stand in His purpose. The greatest key is not doctrine by itself, but the love of God written on the heart, bringing Jews and Gentiles into the oneness God intends.

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Entering His Presence – the Path To True Oneness

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary Entering His Presence: The Path to True Oneness explores how believers are being drawn into a deeper awareness of God's presence through prayer, worship, meditation on His Word, and continual communion with Him. Ron's experience in Israel highlights a lifestyle where prayer and Scripture are woven into everyday life, creating a constant focus on the Lord. The discussion reveals that God's ultimate purpose is not merely to bring His people into agreement with one another, but into oneness with Himself. As believers grow in their relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, true unity becomes a natural byproduct. The speakers emphasize that oneness is sustained by God's love, not human effort, and that the pathway into this reality is through the cross. The conversation concludes with the understanding that spiritual maturity is measured not by doctrine or religious performance, but by love, surrender, and participation in the life of Christ. Show Notes Living in Continual Awareness of God's Presence Ron shares how beginning everything with prayer continually brings his focus back to the Lord. He reflects on memorizing and meditating on Scripture throughout the day and how this practice cultivates a greater awareness of God's presence. A Living Expression of the Body of Christ Ron recounts his experience attending a Messianic Jewish Kehilah in Jerusalem, where worship, Scripture, and participation from people of all ages flowed together naturally. The gathering demonstrated a living picture of the Body of Christ functioning as every member supplied. Walking the Path God Has Given The speakers discuss the importance of trusting God's leading in uncertain times. Rather than being consumed by world events, believers are encouraged to remain faithful to the path the Lord has placed before them. Preparing for Eternal Fellowship The conversation highlights how God is preparing His people for eternity in His presence. Prayer, worship, and communion with Him are not temporary practices but part of the inheritance believers are growing into. Becoming One New Creation The discussion explores God's purpose of bringing together people from every background into one new creation in Christ. The focus is not on natural identity but on participation in His life. The Foundation of Oneness True unity is rooted in loving God and loving one another. Christ remains the center of all genuine relationships within the Body of Christ. God's Love as the Source of Unity The speakers emphasize that God's love—not human effort—is what enables believers to truly love one another and walk together in harmony. The Cross as the Pathway The cross remains the doorway into deeper fellowship with God. Through surrender and identification with Christ, believers are brought into greater unity with Him and with one another. Oneness as a Byproduct of Relationship The discussion concludes with the understanding that oneness cannot be achieved through striving. As believers pursue the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, unity naturally emerges as the fruit of that relationship. Key Quotes "Everything is started with prayer." "This was the congregation worshiping." "We just have to open our hearts and allow the Lord to really show us exactly what is taking place." "You're going to be in His presence for eternity. Get used to it, folks." "We're always growing. We're always changing. We're always becoming." "The main thing is our oneness." "Never leave the oneness." "Just because we're different doesn't mean that we aren't one." "The one ingredient that enables us to really come into this level of oneness is God's love." "There is no entering in except through the cross." "If your drive is into Them, then the oneness is a byproduct." Scriptural References Prayer, Meditation, and God's Presence Joshua 1 (8) Psalm 1 (2–3) Psalm 119 (11) 1 Thessalonians 5 (16–18) Psalm 16 (11) The Body of Christ Functioning Together 1 Corinthians 12 (12–14) 1 Corinthians 12 (27) Ephesians 4 (15–16) Romans 12 (4–5) Following God's Leading Proverbs 3 (5–6) Psalm 37 (23) John 10 (27) Isaiah 30 (21) Living in His Presence for Eternity Revelation 21 (3) Psalm 84 (10) John 17 (3) Revelation 22 (3–4) One New Creation in Christ Galatians 3 (28) Ephesians 2 (14–16) Romans 11 (17–18) 2 Corinthians 5 (17) Oneness in Christ John 17 (20–23) Ephesians 4 (1–6) Colossians 3 (14–15) Philippians 2 (1–2) God's Love as the Source of Unity Romans 5 (5) 1 John 4 (7–12) John 13 (34–35) 1 Corinthians 13 (1–13) Entering Through the Cross Luke 9 (23) Galatians 2 (20) Philippians 3 (10) Matthew 16 (24–25) Loving God and Loving One Another Deuteronomy 6 (4–5) Matthew 22 (37–40) Leviticus 19 (18) John 15 (12) Takeaway True oneness is not something believers create through agreement, organization, or effort. It is the natural result of entering God's presence through prayer, worship, obedience, love, and the work of the cross. As each believer pursues a deeper relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God's love flows through them, producing genuine unity within the Body of Christ. The closer we draw to Him, the closer we become to one another. Oneness is not the goal—it is the fruit of living continually in His presence.

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