Explaining Jesus / Experiencing Christ :: Part 2 :: Visioning Jesus | Aisha Thomas :: March 12, 2023
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Spotify In Explaining Jesus | Experiencing Christ, we will together explore how understanding the historical Jesus can shape our own faith, actions and experience with him today.
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Mark 1: Jesus’ Baptism
In Mark 1:8, John declares to the crowd, “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It’s a clear declaration of two things happening at once:
One, a _________________ of our earthly form
Two, a _________________ to a spiritual realm
Mark 1:10 says, “As soon as Jesus came up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Jesus realized his mission with his vision at the time of his _______________.
He declared he was anointed to ____________ the good news, give ____________ to the blind, and to _______________ the oppressed.
The two realms were not seen as separate but as _________________
Jesus was so clear in his __________ _____________ that he didn’t hesitate to act on the __________ he was given.
Jesus, as a man, was aware of the _______________ ____________ flowing through him.
When he would __________ or cast out ____________, he did so verbally “by the spirit of God.” Jesus was a confirmed wonder-worker.
The World of Spirit
Spiritual mindfulness comes in the form of five things: _________________, _________________, __________, __________ and _________________.
Stillness is the first _________________ to manifest your deep connection to God.
Acceptance is embracing the _____________ _____________ as is.
Flow happens when your inner self is still and you are _________________ of the moment.
Meditation is simply the practice of _____________ and ________-_______________, even against yourself.
Bring awareness to your heart and mentally ask yourself:
Who am I?
What do I want?
What am I grateful for? What is my purpose? How can I help others?
The Challenge
What is God calling you to see and hear about another reality?