The Master’s men: Introduction to series

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 series explores the 12 apostles, their humble backgrounds, and the extraordinary message they carried, highlighting their significance in history. # Highlights - 👥 11 of the 12 apostles were Northerners, often looked down upon. - 💬 Jesus promised his apostles they would be fearless, happy, and in trouble, a sentiment Tim Morgan questions. - 🌍 The apostles were tasked with spreading a revolutionary message after Jesus's departure. - 🎤 Jesus gathered an unlikely group of uneducated men, including fishermen and outcasts. - 📜 The challenge was to ensure the message endured without modern communication tools. - ✨ The apostles changed history, not due to their exceptionalism, but because of the powerful message they carried. - 🔄 The message remains life-changing and relevant today. # Key Insights - 🧭 **Unlikely Leaders**: The apostles were ordinary individuals, highlighting that great leaders can emerge from humble beginnings, emphasizing the transformative power of purpose. - 🤔 **Challenging Preconceptions**: The notion that Jesus chose unqualified individuals raises questions about societal expectations of leadership and qualifications, suggesting that determination matters more than pedigree. - 🔍 **The Power of Message**: The effectiveness of the apostles was rooted in the message they conveyed rather than their backgrounds, underscoring the importance of what one stands for over who one is. - ⏳ **Enduring Legacy**: Jesus's strategy for ensuring the message's permanence through the apostles illustrates the foresight in creating lasting change, reminding us of the importance of foundational principles. - 🚫 **Resistance to Change**: The challenges the apostles faced reflect the societal resistance to new ideas, reminding us that significant change often encounters opposition. - 📖 **Historical Context**: The lack of written communication at the time emphasizes the monumental task of spreading their message, revealing the apostles' resilience and commitment. - 🌱 **Continued Relevance**: The ongoing impact of the apostles' message today suggests that transformative ideas have the potential to resonate across generations, encouraging us to remain open to change. 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Discussion on Jesus' promise to the Apostles 01:23 - Apostles' characteristics and challenges 02:03 - Jesus' message in Luke 6 02:47 - Jesus' diverse group of followers 03:38 - Challenges in making the message permanent 04:21 - The significance of the Apostles' backgrounds 05:18 - The exceptional nature of the message ****************************************************************************** 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 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?