THE GOD OF NEW BEGINNINGS
The Israelites had waited long for a king – a future agent of God who would save them. Every king of Israel and Judah was known as the “anointed one”, which in Hebrew is “Messiah”. The “Messiah” was the expected king and deliverer of the Jews. There was an anticipation that someone would come along and save the Israelites from all their troubles.
Jesus was announced from birth as the King of the Jews. The disciples left everything to follow Jesus. They walked away from their homes, businesses, families and lifestyles to follow the call. Jesus
