In Him, Identification in Messiah

Before you begin …

Pray for the Divine Presence to reveal truth and wisdom as you go through this lesson.
Read Acts 17:28, Romans 12:1-2; 8:1–39 and several other verses. This lesson references Galatians, Acts, and Romans, our focus on the Divine Intuitive Power flowing Through a Transformed Mind and the Mystical Union with the Messiah. It will be helpful for you to have your Bible available as you work through this lesson.

Revelation Knowledge is not something you can dig out of a theological book or study guide. It’s not even something you can unravel from the Bible all by yourself.

The Divine Presence was sent to earth to be our own personal “study guide” throughout our lives. Yeshua told us that “when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). No book on earth, even the Bible, can substitute for our relationship with the Divine Presence. Divine Intuitive Power flowing Through a Transformed Mind is a devotional mind committed to learning Supernatural Truth, and you should journal or take notes designed to capture each point or truth you discover. A journal or notebook will help you find that living the “normal Spiritual life” flows from a growing intimacy with Him, i.e., your Mystical Union with Messiah.

Luke 24:32 They said to one another, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?”

In Him

Acts 17:28. “For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, “For we are also His Children.” ²⁹“Therefore since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that our Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising.

Romans 12:1–2 ¹ Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. ²And do not be conformed to this world, i.e., the Olam HaZeh, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Being In Him allows Spiritual Transcendence, allowing us to transcend the natural world, ascending into the spiritual realms.

Only Divine Intuitive Power flowing Through a Transformed Mind can reveal the truth of the Mystical Union with Messiah.

How can we have a Transformed Mind?

How can we realize the truth that we are in a Mystical Union with Messiah?

Mental transformation, renewal of the Mind?
What does this establish?
How can we accomplish this spiritual task?

Mental transformation, renewal of the Mind? What does this establish? Mental renewal is the constant process of becoming aware of the indwelling Spirit of Messiah. The Spirit of Messiah is the Comforter. Don’t just be thinking of the here and now. Be constantly aware of the Olam HaBa. This spiritual concealment is to be unveiled; thus, we become continually aware of the Divine Presence. Therefore, this, in turn, changes our behavior. We become more consciously aware of the Divine Presence of Messiah.

Mental transformation is the constant process of becoming aware of the indwelling Spirit of Messiah. Romans 8:9
The Spirit of Messiah is the Comforter. John 14:16; 15:26
The Spirit of Messiah can be the Divine Presence
Therefore, we must learn how this happens.
And it is only through the process of renewal.
How is the Mind supernaturally transformed?
Don’t just think of the here and now. Be constantly aware of the Olam HaBa.
This spiritual concealment is to be unveiled; thus, we become constantly aware of the Divine Presence.
This, in turn, changes our behavior.
We become more consciously aware of the Divine Presence of Messiah.

Hakham Shaul’s concept of being “in Messiah” (or “in Him”) is a profoundly spiritual idea that invites believers into a profound and mystical union with the Messiah. For Hakham Shaul, this union is not merely symbolic or metaphorical; it represents a transformative state of spiritual identity and being, permeating every level of our lives and connection with the Divine.

1. Mystical Identification and Transformation

Hakham Shaul’s concept of identification “in Messiah” conveys more than simply belonging to or following Him; it’s an invitation to experience a transformation of one’s entire nature and essence. By being “in Him,” believers are called to participate in the Messiah’s life, death, burial, and resurrection on a mystical level. This identification is a process of spiritual integration where the individual’s former self “dies” with Messiah, and a new self is born in His resurrection power (Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 2:20). The concept transcends mere imitation of Messiah’s actions; it signifies a spiritual realignment where the believer’s own spirit is subsumed into the reality of Messiah’s spirit.

2. Union and the Indwelling of Divine Presence

Hakham Shaul’s teachings on being “in Messiah” suggest a union that goes beyond typical human relationships, entering the realm of spiritual indwelling and clothing. To be “in Him” implies that Messiah’s Spirit inhabits the believer’s very being (Romans 8:9-11). Hakham Shaul speaks of believers in Messiah as the temple of the Divine Presence, indicating that through this union, G-d’s Presence permeates their lives in a continuous, intimate relationship (1 Corinthians 6:19). This Mystical Union represents a level of communion where the boundaries between self and the Divine are softened. The believer experiences an indwelling Presence that transcends the ordinary human condition.

How can we realize a level of communion that will stretch us to our full potential?

3. Participation in the Divine Life and Purpose

The concept of being “in Messiah” also speaks to participation in the Divine Life. Hakham Shaul’s vision includes believers becoming co-heirs with Messiah and, thus, participants in His eternal purpose (Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:17). This participation means that the believer’s life is no longer centered solely around their own personal aspirations but drawing them into a more significant, Divine story. Living “in Him” is seen as joining the cosmic mission of G-d—where the believer’s thoughts, intentions, and actions flow from a union with Messiah’s will. The believer is transformed, aligned with Messiah’s desires, and given purpose within G-d’s Eternal Plan.

4. Mystical Communion Beyond Mechanistic Union

From a mystical perspective, being “in Messiah” is far more than a mechanical arrangement or legal status. It speaks to an organic, almost ineffable union. Hakham Shaul’s writings reveal this idea in phrases like “the mind of Messiah” (1 Corinthians 2:16), suggesting that believers are spiritually intertwined with the Messiah’s own consciousness, embracing His thoughts and desires as their own. This union transcends the physical and enters a realm where the believer’s spirit communes with the Spirit of Messiah in an ongoing, dynamic exchange of wisdom and divine insight. This relationship allows the believer to perceive reality through a spiritual lens, transforming mundane experiences into opportunities for Divine connection.

5. The Language of Mystical Abiding and Indwelling

Hakham Shaul often uses the language of “abiding” and “dwelling” to describe this deep connection. To be “in Messiah” is to live in a state of abiding that goes beyond religious observance. It implies a continuous, spiritual attunement where the believer’s inner life is harmonized with the Messiah’s Spirit (The Divine Presence of Messiah). This abiding state mirrors the Jewish mystical tradition, where the Divine Presence (Shekinah) rests within and alongside the soul, creating a holy communion. Through Messiah, Hakham Shaul suggests that believers now dwell within the Divine, not as separate beings, but as those who share in the very life and spirit of G-d (Colossians 3:3).

6. Transformation into Messiah’s Likeness

The idea of being “in Messiah” includes a transformative process where the believer becomes more like Him in character and spiritual essence. Hakham Shaul describes this as being “conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). This transformation is not simply moral but deeply spiritual, an alchemical process where the believer’s soul is refined and transfigured through the union. This shift represents the journey toward a sanctified state where the believer is imbued with divine attributes—love, compassion, wisdom, and justice—mirroring Messiah’s own nature.

7. A Non-Local, Transcendent Relationship

Hakham Shaul’s teachings suggest that this union “in Messiah” is not constrained by physical proximity but exists as a transcendent, non-local relationship. In the mystical sense, it’s a union that surpasses spatial limitations, where the Messiah’s spirit and the believer’s spirit intertwine across all dimensions. This perspective aligns with the understanding in Jewish mysticism that Divine Union is a supramundane relationship, where space and time dissolve in the presence of the Eternal. The believer’s life, in a sense, is no longer confined by earthly limitations but participates in the eternal and boundless realm of G-d’s Spirit.

8. Divine Intimacy and Reciprocal Relationship

Finally, being “in Messiah” implies a relationship of profound intimacy. Hakham Shaul’s language often invokes love as the foundation of this union, underscoring the reciprocal nature of this connection. As the believer experiences Messiah’s love within, they are drawn to love and abide in Him more fully. The deep, mystical union with Messiah mirrors the relationship between the soul and the Divine in the Song of Songs, where mutual love draws the soul into closer communion with G-d. For Hakham Shaul, this reciprocal love is both the path and the purpose of spiritual life—an ongoing journey into ever-deepening union with the Messiah, who Himself represents the fullness of Divine Love.

In essence, Hakham Shaul’s idea of being “in Messiah” represents a mystical union that draws the believer out of a mundane, mechanical approach to Spirituality and into a realm of deep, transformative connection with the Divine. It is a state of co-living, where human spirit and Divine Spirit harmonize, transcending earthly limitations and inviting the believer into the cosmic mission and boundless love of the Messiah.

Notes:

Galatians 3:27–29

²⁷ For all of you who were immersed into Messiah have clothed yourselves with Messiah.

²⁸Therefore in Him There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Messiah Yeshua.

²⁹ And if you belong to Messiah, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise.

Romans 8:9 ¶ If you house (tabernacle) the Divine Presence you are not overcome by the animalistic nature of the flesh but follow the guidance of the Divine Presence, But if anyone does not have the Ruach HaMashiach (Divine Presence of Messiah), he does not belong to him.

¹⁰ If you belong to the congregation of Messiah, you have mastered your inordinate pleasures (sin), considering them dead because of the principle of sin and death, knowing, but the Divine Presence of Messiah is alive in you because you keep the virtuous commands of God.

¹¹But if the Ruach HaKodesh (Divine Presence of Resurrection power) from God raised Yeshua from the dead is alive in you, He (God) will also give you life through the Divine Presence of Messiah which is resides within you.

¹² So then, brothers, we are not obligated ^gq to the Yetser Hara (flesh), to live according to inordinate physical desire.

^REBA

Humanity has been given free will. This the Divine Presence is constantly concealed.

Mental transformation, renewal of the Mind? What does this establish? Mental renewal is the constant process of becoming aware of the indwelling Spirit of Messiah. The Spirit of Messiah is the Comforter. Don’t just be thinking of the here and now. Be constantly aware of the Olam HaBa. This spiritual concealment is to be unveiled; thus, we become constantly aware of the Divine Presence. Therefore, this, in turn, changes our behavior. We become more consciously aware of the Divine Presence of Messiah.

Heb 5:14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Isaiah 7:15 “He will eat curds and honey at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good.

Kingdom Dynamics

12:2 Renewal of the Mind, GODLINESS AND MORAL PURITY. To “renew” is “to renovate,” implying a restoration to freshness or to an original state. It intimates the potential of redemption’s power to reinstate features of God’s original intention for humanity and a recovery of many potentialities of the human mind and soul as designed before the Fall. The “mind” constitutes the intellect or understanding, but also includes all that is described in the word “mind-set,” that is, the feelings and the will. Being “transformed” by the renewal of the mind indicates a literal “change in the form or formulas of thought or being.” This describes redemption’s provision of power to instill godliness in us—a power that transforms

1) our thoughts, which lead to formulating

2) our purposes, which proceed to dictate our actions; and, thus,

3) our actions become character-determining habits, shaping the life and setting the course for the future.

The path to godly living is not complicated, nor is it energized by the flesh, but it does call the believer to willing submission to the Father’s provision and ways.

(Rom. 6:23/Gal. 5:16–25) J.W.H., ed.

Titus 3:5 ^anot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through ^bthe washing of regeneration and renewing of the Divine Presence,

Word Wealth

Titus 3:5 renewing, anakainosis (an-ak-ahee-no-sis); Strong’s #342: A combination of ana, “again,” and kainos, “new.” The word suggests a renovation, restoration, transformation, and a change of heart and life. In Rom. 12:2, it indicates a complete change for the better, an adjustment of one’s moral and spiritual vision. Here it stresses the work of the Holy Spirit in transforming the life.

1 Corinthians 2:16 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Messiah.

True Spirituality

True Spirituality unfolds only when the soul becomes a vessel—open, vulnerable, and attuned to the whispers of the Divine Voice that calls from beyond the veils of mortal perception. It is a Voice that speaks not in words but in the silences between them, in the spaces beyond the limits of reason and the shadows cast by language itself. Every sincere seeker on this path must shatter the confines of worldly intellect, leaving behind the sterile clarity of literal meanings to embrace a language that breathes, pulses, and sings—a language that awakens the ancient, eternal memory within.

Our journey begins not in the present, nor in the finite corners of history, but in the spiritual prehistory of the soul—a realm whose roots reach into luminous realities far older and higher than any universe we know. Here lies our sacred origin, hidden beneath the layers of time, awaiting our return through remembrance, devotion, and the shedding of our ordinary selves.

Identification in Messiah