Evangelism 12, Jesus Worked Through People
Our look at the Lord's actions on earth is limited to the four books of the Gospel and the reflections and reference made in the remaining New Testament letters/books. It shows limited events and experiences, yet that text is rich in insights.
Always we should remember, He was the perfect teacher, living as God among men.
Also, from the beginning Jesus' desire was that the entire world would be reached for the glory of God, with the Good News of Christ. This was always the goal.
How did Jesus begin his strategy to reach the world? It was not with programs to reach thousands or millions of people. No, Jesus began with a few men. People were Christ's chosen method to reach the world for God.
When we examine his life in the earliest days of his ministry, before he ever preached or started any type of outreach, he began by inviting a few followers into what would be his ministry. It is really wonderful how he declined considering all the credentials and scholarly attributes that religion's leaders of the day accumulated for themselves. Instead, he enlisted ordinary men from humble circumstance. Jesus did not select them for all they had accomplished. He did not chose them for who they already were, but for who they would be – the leaders of his future church.
Blessings and thanks for your continuing interest,
Larry
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