Greetings in The Mighty Name of Jesus, The Christ!!!
Popular Unpopular The Question
Matthew 14:21 KJV
“And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children."
Brothers and Sisters Jesus Our Savior and Lord was both Popular and Unpopular in the World around Him. Do you know the Reason of both that Co-Existed? Are you the SAME!
Whom was Jesus sent to at the beginning, was it the Romains, Grecians, The Gentiles…No, but Jesus was sent to His People First and only His People.
Matthew 15:22-28 KJV
"22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, [thou] Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast [it] to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour."
There were many that sought out Jesus, basically three groups of people. There were the Religious People…
Matthew 3:7 KJV
“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"
Matthew 16:6 KJV
“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
Matthew 16:6 KJV
“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."
Matthew 23:15 KJV
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves."
Scribes Definition: a clerk, scribe, esp.a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence differed in different states; in the Bible, a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher. Scribes examined the more difficult and subtle questions of the law; added to the Mosaic law decisions of various kinds thought to elucidate its meaning and scope, and did this to the detriment of religion. Since the advice of men skilled in the law was needed in the examination in the causes and the solution of the difficult questions, they were enrolled in the Sanhedrin; and are mentioned in connection with the priests and elders of the people. See a Bible Dictionary for more information on the scribes.; a religious teacher: so instructed that from his learning and ability to teach advantage may redound to the kingdom of heaven.
Pharisees Definition: A sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to OT books the Pharisees recognised in oral tradition a standard of belief and life. They sought for distinction and praise by outward observance of external rites and by outward forms of piety, and such as ceremonial washings, fastings, prayers, and alms giving; and, comparatively negligent of genuine piety, they prided themselves on their fancied good works. They held strenuously to a belief in the existence of good and evil angels, and to the expectation of a Messiah; and they cherished the hope that the dead, after a preliminary experience either of reward or of penalty in Hades, would be recalled to life by him, and be requited each according to his individual deeds. In opposition to the usurped dominion of the Herods and the rule of the Romans, they stoutly upheld the theocracy and their country's cause, and possessed great influence with the common people. According to Josephus they numbered more than 6000. They were bitter enemies of Jesus and his cause; and were in turn severely rebuked by him for their avarice, ambition, hollow reliance on outward works, and affection of piety in order to gain popularity.
Sadducees Definition: = "the righteous"; a religious party at the time of Christ among the Jews, who denied that the oral law was a revelation of God to the Israelites, and who deemed the written law alone to be obligatory on the nation, as the divine authority. They denied the following doctrines: resurrection of the body, immortality of the soul, existence of spirits and angels, divine predestination, affirmed free will.
Elder Definition: elder, of age, the elder of two people, advanced in life, an elder, a senior forefathers, a term of rank or office, among the Jews members of the great council or Sanhedrin (because in early times the rulers of the people, judges, etc., were selected from elderly men) of those who in separate cities managed public affairs and administered justice among the Christians, those who presided over the assemblies (or churches) The NT uses the term bishop, elders, and presbyters interchangeably the twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court seated on thrones around the throne of God
These were the Religious Leaders at the time that Jesus went Public as The Son Of The Father. Today we have even many, many more who fit into the category of “Religious Leaders”, they call themselves (these first five I will define more after the list), Pastors, Evangelist, Prophets, Apostles, Teachers, Bishops, Priest, Clergy, Minister and the list goes on. The first five in this list are NOT in the same Offices that Jesus set, that is, Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher, they are to themselves called of themselves or man and Satan. The Five Fold that Jesus set, is that He Set Them, Anointed Them for the Office in which they will Walk the rest of their lives, Man nor Satan chose them!
In today’s society anyone can be any of these “Religious Leaders” just by going to a College or go to the Internet to be Ordained as such that they desire.
Matthew 7:15 KJV
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."
Matthew 24:24 KJV
“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
2 Corinthians 11:13 KJV
“For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ."
2 Timothy 4:3 KJV
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
These “Religious Leaders” found that Jesus was Popular In Those Who Sought God, but Unpopular to those who Sought Fleshly Dominance! Do not get these mixed up with those who are Truly Called into one of the Five Offices.
The World found that Jesus was Unpopular, finding themselves threatened at His Coming and very Existence!
Matthew 2:1-4 KJV
"1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard [these things], he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born."
Matthew 2:13, 16 KJV
"13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. ... 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men."
At this time, the World where Jesus was, the Romans Ruled with all Authority. No one had better rise against their King, it was Death to anyone who did.
In today’s World, the World Hates those who would rise up against their King, that is, their Flesh and even Satan. The time is coming soon when we, who are Truly Blood Bought, will give our Lives because of what Jesus has done in us. In today’s World many Denominations rule their followers by Ungodly Rules, Ordnances and Laws that go against Jesus and His Holy Spirit. Many allow Homosexuals, Woman Ministers, Tolerance Of Sin, Same Sex Marriages and the list goes on. It is in these things that we must fight against, even unto death!
So then, I will use myself as an example of Popular and Unpopular in the World that we now live in. To those who are Truly The Blood Bought, Seeking The Will Of Jesus in Their Lives, Following The Word as layout for our Direction and Guidance unto a Relationship With Jesus, I am Popular with few. But to the Denominations of the World I am Their Enemy, because I speak against such heiress as they use for doctrine that is against Jesus and His Word and Holy Spirit.
I am Called and Set by Jesus as an Apostle, not by the Laying Of Hands of Man, not like the First Apostles who Set The Foundation, but to ensure that the Foundation is Followed as Jesus has set. I have been set as a Watchmen upon a Wall that Jesus Built and not that of Man or Satan, for this, I am Hated by both The World and Within The church (Denominations).
Jesus said that if, IF, we Follow Him, Be Like Him, Build A Relationship With Him, then we will be Hated by others just as they Hate Jesus for Following The Fathers Will and Commandments.
Luke 22:42 KJV
“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
Matthew 10:22 KJV
“And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
John 15:18 KJV
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you."
So now, the Popularity Question to you… If those who Do Not Follow The Word, Do Not Follow The Holy Spirit like you, then you have a Big Problem. If those who are of The World like you, then you have even a Bigger Problem. When Jesus Called me, He told me that I would be Hated, not only by the World but by those who call themselves a Christine, by the Church. He said that the Path that I Walk would be one of the Hardest to ever Walk, Jesus Prepared Me for what lay ahead in my Life!
I Encourage those who Stand Upon The Word and In The Holy Spirit and will NOT BE MOVED, for Our Days are numbered, the Enemy Of God seeks to Kill us, so that his plans will unfold as the Last Curtain Call is coming!!! Be of Good Cheer knowing that you do not suffer allow, but there are others who Stand Along Side you in the Fight!!!
Philippians 1:29 KJV
“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;"
2 Timothy 3:12 KJV
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
1 Peter 5:8-10 KJV
"8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you]."
Amen and Amen!!!
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