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Being "Called" or "Chosen" of God has become popular and easily branded for merchandising in this season. In your own words, discuss what you believe is the difference between talent versus the true chosen of God.
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4-3 LIFE OF CHRIST » The Life of Christ

To interview the King of Kings and Lord of Lords before his ascension. To ask Jesus how he felt as he saw the very ones who witnessed the miracles. signs, and wonders, say crucify him. (Luke 23:21-23) As they chose a thief to be released in his stead (Matthew 27:15-26). Jesus what were you thinking about as you were carrying the cross and your body was wracked with pain, flesh torn from your body bleeding everywhere as the prophecy of Isaiah was being fulfilled? On that cross you said Father forgive them for they know not what they do for the very ones who were spitting on you, ridiculing you, scoffing at you? You never said a mumbling word. (Isaiah 53:5-8) I could imagine him saying to me I did it for you that one for which I would leave the 99. The ones who would come after me. The spirit of rejection has caused some people to take their lives. Yet you were born to die for the sins of the world and knew that you would be rejected. However, how did it feel to be rejected by James your brother who didn't believe in your ministry only to have him believe after your resurrection? I could imagine him saying he finally believed and became saved all Glory to my father. My death burial and resurrection were not in vain. This is what He died for. That many may believe (John 3:16) Jesus, son of Mary to have to leave your mother and go to prepare a place that where you are we would be also. You thought about your mother's well-being even while on the cross. You would say to John, this is your mother and to your mother this is your son. Most children while they are suffering would not think about their mother. Yet, you honored her even in your dying hour of death. You went to hell and took the keys to death hell and the grave from the very one who took you to a high place and said he would give you everything if you would just bow down and worship him. Did he bow down to you and freely surrender the keys and the captives? The word says that every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that you Jesus are Lord. One of your disciples by the name of Judas betrayed you for thirty pieces of silver and you called him friend (Matthew 26:50) Peter one who would deny you said that you shouldn't be crucified he wouldn't allow it and you said get thee behind me Satan. (Matthew 16:22-23) I want to know how one who was a thief could become your friend and one who wanted to defend you against harm could become Satan? I can imagine you saying One who helps me fulfill my father's will is a friend and those opposing his will become my enemies, enemies of the cross. When you were resurrected from the dead, you appeared to Mary a woman and told her to deliver a word he is risen to your disciples. Why did you choose a woman to deliver the initial word of your resurrection? The tomb is empty, and Mary is weeping and asking, where have they taken my Master. You could have appeared to them your disciples, but you told her to deliver that word which would go before your appearance to them. Let's get back to Peter the one you said to get behind me Satan. He has gone back to fishing and the other disciples have gone with him. He is on the boat and John says that he sees you on the land. It is the Master. Peter dives in and swims to you. You take him on a walk and ask him three times whether or not he loves you and instructs him to feed your sheep, your lambs. Question Jesus, what's love got to do with it? I can imagine you saying if you love me keep my commandments. You are my friend if you do what I say. You restored Peter the one who denied you. You built the church on the fact that Peter got a revelation from God the father about your Identity and said upon this rock I will build my church. Built on you, your identity as the Son of the living God. My God you are to be reverenced. Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that you are Lord.
Philippians 2:5-11(kjv)
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Thank you for the interview, Jesus. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for dying for my sins, forgiving me of my sins and redeeming my soul back to the father. Your compassion is immeasurable.
Posted Friday, November 15, 2024 by
Marilyn Keys •
2 commentsYou have some great questions here. Asking Jesus why he chose a woman to deliver a message to the disciples will be an eye opener to many who judge women being led by God.
Posted Tuesday, November 19, 2024 by
Temarian WarrenElder Keys,
I have often thought about how Jesus endured the cross and rejection from the very people he was sent to help. I know rejection does not feel good and I do not like it. We are so quick as believers to hold grudges and get back at one another. However, Jesus asked like you mentioned Father forgive them because they know not what they do (Luke 23:34). Jesus is the best example we have to follow after. I would ask even until this day is it still worth because of the shape of the world.
Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-SmithElder Keys,
I have often thought about how Jesus endured the cross and rejection from the very people he was sent to help. I know rejection does not feel good and I do not like it. We are so quick as believers to hold grudges and get back at one another. However, Jesus asked like you mentioned Father forgive them because they know not what they do (Luke 23:34). Jesus is the best example we have to follow after. I would ask even until this day is it still worth because of the shape of the world.
Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-SmithYou have some great questions here. Asking Jesus why he chose a woman to deliver a message to the disciples will be an eye opener to many who judge women being led by God.
Posted Tuesday, November 19, 2024 by
Temarian Warren