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MetochoiMetochoi
The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the Committed
Knights of the Round TableKnights of the Round Table
Knights of the Round TableKnights of the Round Table
highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of King ArthurKing Arthur. .
the cream of the British military the cream of the British military
followed a code of honor and service followed a code of honor and service
Knights of the Round TableKnights of the Round TableTo never do outrage nor murder To never do outrage nor murder Always to flee treason Always to flee treason To by no means be cruel but to give mercy To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy unto him who asks for mercy To always do ladies, gentlewomen and To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor (help/assistance)widows succor (help/assistance)To never force ladies, gentlewomen or To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows widows Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods love or worldly goods
The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings - PlotThe 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 Ring that will allow him to that will allow him to subdue Middle-earth subdue Middle-earth
That ring has been inherited by Frodo from his uncle That ring has been inherited by Frodo from his uncle Bilbo BagginsBilbo Baggins
Midst of a struggle for world domination.Midst of a struggle for world domination.
The Lord of the Rings - EldridgeThe Lord of the Rings - Eldridge
Fate Chose himFate Chose him
Evil Hunted himEvil Hunted him
Fellowship Protected himFellowship Protected him
The Fellowship of the RingThe Fellowship of the Ring
two Men, Aragorn and Boromir, son of the Steward of the land of Gondoran Elven prince, LegolasFrodo's old friend and powerful wizard, GandalfGimli the DwarfFrodo's three hobbit companions , Sam, Merry, Pippin
Metochoi – Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the Committed
Heb 3:12-15 – The ContextHeb 3:12-15 – The Context
Heb 3:14 – The SpecificsHeb 3:14 – The Specifics– For we have come For we have come to share in Christto share in Christ, if indeed we hold our , if indeed we hold our
original confidence firm to the end. [ESV]original confidence firm to the end. [ESV]– For we For we have become fellowshave become fellows with Christ (the Messiah) and share with Christ (the Messiah) and share
in all He has for us [AMP]in all He has for us [AMP]– For we have become For we have become companionscompanions of the Messiah [Holmon of the Messiah [Holmon
Christian Standard]Christian Standard]
– For we are made For we are made partakerspartakers of Christ [KJV] of Christ [KJV]
Metochoi – Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the Committed
In classical Greek, metochoi was used to In classical Greek, metochoi was used to refer to refer to – a wifea wife– a member of a board of officialsa member of a board of officials– a partner in businessa partner in business– or the joint owner of a house. or the joint owner of a house.
It connotes a close bond between persons.It connotes a close bond between persons.
Metochoi – Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the CommittedObservationsObservations
Committed to ChristCommitted to Christ
Committed to One AnotherCommitted to One Another
Committed to PerseveranceCommitted to Perseverance
Metochoi – Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the Committed
Roman world - it was a great privilege to Roman world - it was a great privilege to be known as a “friend of Caesar.”be known as a “friend of Caesar.”
RehoboamRehoboam– I Kings 12:8 – his youthful advisorsI Kings 12:8 – his youthful advisors
DavidDavid– II Samuel 23:8-39 - his mighty men II Samuel 23:8-39 - his mighty men – II Samuel 9: 7,11,13 - Mephibosheth II Samuel 9: 7,11,13 - Mephibosheth
Metochoi – Metochoi – The Company of the CommittedThe Company of the Committed
Proven brotherProven brother– unquestioned loyalty other warriorsunquestioned loyalty other warriors – deep privilege of honor and trustdeep privilege of honor and trust – all were safeall were safe
Proven and successful warrior in the Proven and successful warrior in the king's Army king's Army – fearless and successful in battlefearless and successful in battle – unquestioned loyalty to the kingunquestioned loyalty to the king
Metochoi at USNA Metochoi at USNA What Will It Take ?What Will It Take ?
Proven brothers/sistersProven brothers/sisters
Proven WarriorsProven Warriors
Committed to Christ - LoyaltyCommitted to Christ - Loyalty
Committed to One AnotherCommitted to One Another
Committed to PerseveranceCommitted to Perseverance
Metochoi of Jesus at USNA?
Knights of the Round Table Fellowship of the Rings
Metochoi of JesusMetochoi of Jesus
Will we make the Will we make the Commitment?Commitment?