The Master's men #4 'Consider your calling' with Tim Morgan

The Bible Channel - Discover the Bible. (By Christadelphianvideo.org)

A @Christadelphians Video: Description : An excellent series about the men that Jesus chose to continue his work. They were instructed by the Master; it changed them, except one who refused to be changed. Are we changed by our relationship with Jesus and equipped for spreading the gospel? ### Summary The discussion emphasizes the significance of the apostles' calling, highlighting their ordinariness and how Jesus empowered them for extraordinary tasks. ### Highlights - 📊 The apostles, including Andrew and Judas, are often overshadowed by Peter's prominence. - 📉 Andrew, despite being the first evangelist, is mentioned only a few times. - 🤝 The dynamic among the apostles raises questions about their roles and visibility. - 🌍 Jesus chose ordinary men, not the elite, to spread his message. - 📖 The Gospel's purpose is to introduce us to Jesus, not just the apostles. - ✨ God's call is based on love, not merit or ability. - 👣 We are encouraged to share the Gospel as called individuals. ### Key Insights - 💬 **Ordinary vs. Extraordinary**: The apostles were not exceptional individuals, yet they were chosen by Jesus to fulfill a vital role, showing that anyone can be transformed through faith. - 🔍 **Visibility in the Group**: The imbalance in mentions among apostles, especially regarding Andrew and Judas, reflects the complexity of their dynamics and the need for all voices in ministry. - 🚀 **Transformation Through Calling**: The calling of Matthew demonstrates that Jesus sees potential in everyone, regardless of past status, emphasizing the transformative power of his love. - 📜 **Purpose of the Gospel**: The Gospel focuses on Jesus's teachings and not merely on the apostles, reinforcing the importance of the message over the messengers. - ❤️ **Divine Selection**: God chooses individuals based on his love rather than their achievements, reminding us that our worth comes from Him, not our abilities. - 🌱 **Empowerment for Service**: Just as the apostles were empowered, we too are equipped to spread the Gospel in our everyday lives, regardless of our perceived limitations. - 🕊️ **Continuous Listening**: The importance of remaining attuned to God’s call in our lives is crucial; active listening leads to understanding our purpose in His plan. 00:00 - Intro 00:01 - Overview of Apostles' mentions 00:30 - Discussion on Andrew's role 01:06 - Andrew's significance highlighted 01:52 - Comparison with other Apostles 02:31 - Dynamics within the 12 Apostles 03:08 - Exclusion of certain events 03:45 - Peter's prominence vs. Andrew 05:07 - Importance of all Apostles 05:41 - Purpose of the Gospel 06:19 - Background of the Apostles 07:47 - Potential of ordinary people 09:15 - Additional Apostles mentioned 09:52 - Resources available to us 11:17 - The call to preach 12:30 - Status of Glad Tidings 13:45 - Challenges in outreach 15:05 - Matthew's calling discussed 16:27 - Matthew's immediate response 18:15 - Matthew's feast with Jesus 19:37 - Matthew's lineage speculated 20:49 - Matthew’s new name significance 22:07 - Resurrection theme in Matthew’s calling 23:23 - Paul's teachings on calling 24:49 - Reflection on being chosen 27:02 - God’s choice and our worth 30:01 - Assurance of God's presence ****************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel