The Newness of Spirit Podcast

21 People Who Disappear: Insight Into The Change

For months, we have been looking at the "disappearing" side of things.  But what happens after that?  John gives us insight into a beautiful transformation that occurs when someone experiences loss in the earth and enters into a new reality!

20 People Who Disappear: To Be with Christ Is Far Better

As we continue to examine the implications of disappearing and going to be with Christ, we begin to understand that this path is a desirable one when compared to the long arduous story of law and failure found in the Old Testament.  Christ disappeared at His death and resurrection, and He brought forth much fruit!  Are we not to be in His image?

19 People Who Disappear: What Is an Overcomer?

After looking at an extensive list of lesser-known Bible characters, we will now spend some time meditating on the implications of giving one's life and moving out of sight.  We probably will not have the same circumstances as those people we studied, so we will have to discern the Spirit behind how they gave themselves.  That Spirit is Christ, who overcame the world!

18 People Who Disappear: He Fellowshipped with God, Then Disappeared

Enoch pleased God, and then he disappeared because God took him!  Our study culminates with this man, for in his relationship with God we see the meaning and purpose behind a life suddenly cut short. 

17 People Who Disappear: Veiled by Service

For a believer who is walking in Oneness with the Crucified, "disappearance" can occur in different ways.  In this episode, we look at Gaius, the Beloved son.  One who is found walking in the truth, this brother is hidden from our eyes except as we see him appear in the lower seat. 

16 People Who Disappear: Fellowshipping in Jesus' Death

Joseph of Arimathaea is yet another example of a so-called minor character who displays the Spirit of Jesus in a big way!  And yet, after publicly identifying Himself with the Crucified like no other Bible character, he is never heard from again.  Has he missed the mark in some way, or has he learned to tap into the Eternal Spirit ahead of other disciples of his day?

15 People Who Disappear: Removed by God's Design

When an end or a loss comes, it can seem like it is the fault of unfair or unjust people.  But nothing that happens to us is outside the Father's designs for His Son in us.  It is He who is drawing us into fellowship with Himself that is more eternal and heavenly than we have known before.  Let us permit the Spirit to give us eyes and a heart to see! 

14 People Who Disappear: He Lived Christ Right Where He Was

Urijah displayed a lowliness of mind whose only source could have been Christ.  For that, he lost his life.  But there is to be found in Christ something so much higher than reacting to the unjust situations of the world!  When unjust loss happens, we can find a freedom of oneness with Christ that overcomes the world, if we will permit the Spirit of God to lead us there. 

13 People Who Disappear: Crucified, but Better

The little-known brothers of Jehoram were better than their older brother.  How were they better?  Because they kept the law?  No, because they were of a better nature -- the nature of the Crucified.  Rather than hold onto what was rightfully theirs, they chose to lose their lives and in so doing gained a better and enduring substance!

12 People Who Disappear: Offered into His Habitation

The story of Jephthah's daughter can be puzzling for us.  But when the Spirit of God lifts up Christ Crucified, all things are gathered into Him!  In this episode, we gain a glimpse into the life of one saint who was offered unjustly and yet found the Lord.