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Celebrity Status Roles Of JesusCelebrity status roles As Jesus came down the mountain, he was followed by large crowds. Matthew 8:1Jesus decided to leave Judea and to start going through Galilee because the leaders of the people wanted to kill him. It was almost time for the Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Why don’t you go to Judea? Then your disciples can see what you are doing. No one does anything in secret, if they want others to know about them. So let the world know what you are doing!” Even Jesus’ own brothers had not yet become his followers. Jesus answered, “My time hasn’t yet come, but your time is always here. The people of this world cannot hate you. They hate me, because I tell them that they do evil things. Celebrity status roles. Go on to the festival. My time hasn’t yet come, and I am not going.” Jesus said this and stayed on in Galilee. After Jesus’ brothers had gone to the festival, he went secretly, without telling anyone. John 7:1-10 A lot of people came when they heard that Jesus was there. They also wanted to see Lazarus, because Jesus had raised him from death. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus. He was the reason that many of the people were turning from them and putting their faith in Jesus. The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival, John 12:9-12 Humility in greatness If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored. Matthew 23:12 Distinguished guest When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the best place. Someone more important may have been invited. Luke 14:8 Celebrity status roles. Respect of Cornelius for Peter When Peter arrived, Cornelius greeted him. Then he knelt at Peter’s feet and started worshiping him. But Peter took hold of him and said, “Stand up! I am nothing more than a human.” Acts 10:25-26 Few big names My dear friends, remember what you were when God chose you. The people of this world didn’t think that many of you were wise. Only a few of you were in places of power, and not many of you came from important families. 1 Corinthians 1:26
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