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Metochoi

Metochoi. The Company of the Committed. Knights of the Round Table. Knights of the Round Table. highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of King Arthur . the cream of the British military followed a code of honor and service . Knights of the Round Table. To never do outrage nor murder

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Metochoi

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  1. Metochoi The Company of the Committed

  2. Knights of the Round Table

  3. Knights of the Round Table • highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of King Arthur. • the cream of the British military • followed a code of honor and service

  4. Knights of the Round Table • To never do outrage nor murder • Always to flee treason • To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy • To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor (help/assistance) • To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows • Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods

  5. The Lord of the Rings

  6. The Lord of the Rings - Plot • Frodo Baggins as he flees from his home in the Shire to escape the minions of the Dark Lord Sauron • Sauron seeks the One Ringthat will allow him to subdue Middle-earth • That ring has been inherited by Frodo from his uncle Bilbo Baggins • Midst of a struggle for world domination.

  7. The Lord of the Rings - Eldridge • Fate Chose him • Evil Hunted him • Fellowship Protected him

  8. The Fellowship of the Ring • two Men, Aragorn and Boromir, son of the Steward of the land of Gondor • an Elven prince, Legolas • Frodo's old friend and powerful wizard, Gandalf • Gimli the Dwarf • Frodo's three hobbit companions , Sam, Merry, Pippin

  9. Metochoi – The Company of the Committed • Heb 3:12-15 – The Context • Heb 3:14 – The Specifics • For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. [ESV] • For we have become fellows with Christ (the Messiah) and share in all He has for us [AMP] • For we have become companions of the Messiah [Holmon Christian Standard] • For we are made partakers of Christ [KJV]

  10. Metochoi – The Company of the Committed • In classical Greek, metochoi was used to refer to • a wife • a member of a board of officials • a partner in business • or the joint owner of a house. It connotes a close bond between persons.

  11. Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedObservations • Committed to Christ • Committed to One Another • Committed to Perseverance

  12. Metochoi – The Company of the Committed • Roman world - it was a great privilege to be known as a “friend of Caesar.” • Rehoboam • I Kings 12:8 – his youthful advisors • David • II Samuel 23:8-39 - his mighty men • II Samuel 9: 7,11,13 - Mephibosheth

  13. Metochoi – The Company of the Committed • Proven brother • unquestioned loyalty other warriors • deep privilege of honor and trust • all were safe • Proven and successful warrior in the king's Army  • fearless and successful in battle • unquestioned loyalty to the king

  14. Metochoi at USNA What Will It Take ? • Proven brothers/sisters • Proven Warriors • Committed to Christ - Loyalty • Committed to One Another • Committed to Perseverance

  15. Knights of the Round Table Fellowship of the Rings Metochoi of Jesus at USNA?

  16. Metochoi of Jesus • Will we make the Commitment?

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