In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Randy Spacht delves into the concept of being called to Jesus and the implications of this call on our lives as believers. The episode begins with Pastor Randy introducing the series on the church titled "Ekklesia," which means church in Greek. He highlights the collaborative nature of the pastoral team at New Hope Church and emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community of believers.

Pastor Randy then delves into the biblical concept of being called out of the world and called to Jesus. He references Romans 8:29-30, emphasizing the logical progression of God knowing, choosing, calling, justifying, and glorifying His people. The primary focus of the call, Pastor Randy explains, is not merely to do something or go somewhere but to be in a personal relationship with Jesus.

Drawing from various biblical passages, Pastor Randy highlights the transformative nature of answering the call to Jesus. He discusses how disciples in the Bible responded to Jesus' call and the changes they underwent in their lives. The episode emphasizes the call to be a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, and God's possession, as outlined in Exodus 19.

Pastor Randy concludes the episode by urging listeners to respond to Jesus' call, connect with Him through scripture, prayer, and worship, and fulfill their role as royal priests by bringing others to Jesus. He challenges listeners to live lives that reflect their identity as God's chosen people and to be a light in the world.

Tune in to the New Hope Church podcast for more insightful discussions on faith, community, and living out the call to Jesus in everyday life.

00:00:14 - Introduction to New Hope Church Podcast
00:00:45 - Introduction to Ekklesia Series
00:03:13 - The Call to Jesus
00:06:04 - Partnership with Jesus
00:09:14 - Following Jesus Requires Change
00:12:48 - Living a Life Worthy of God
00:14:26 - Being Chosen, Royal Priests, Holy Nation, God's Possession
00:22:00 - Responding to the Call to Jesus
00:26:38 - Connecting with Jesus
00:27:27 - Being a Royal Priest
00:28:06 - Living as a Holy People
00:29:08 - Conclusion and Call to Action