Who Is The Chosen One In The Bible
The Bible's central theme of being chosen by God has inspired countless believers throughout history. This concept is associated with divine favor and blessing, signifying a special honor and responsibility.
In this blog post, we will explore what it means to be chosen according to the Bible and examine some key examples of God's chosen people throughout Scripture, including the well-known nation of Israel in the Old Testament.
God chooses Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants for a special purpose - promising to make them a great nation that will bless all peoples on earth.
The book of Exodus further develops this covenant partnership at Mount Sinai when God chose Israel as a special people to be in a covenant partnership with Him. They were obligated to obey His laws and commands while becoming a "kingdom of priests" and a "holy nation" set apart for His purposes.
In contemporary discussions about this topic, the idea of being one of God's chosen people comes with unique roles in serving Him while bearing witness to His power and love.
Israel's purpose is not self-serving. But rather to act as a blessing to others. They must exemplify God's nature and spread His truths throughout the world, encapsulated by individuals such as Jonah and Daniel, who were directed to preach or serve as witnesses towards non-Israelites.
Jesus Christ ultimately fulfils Israel's responsibilities in bridging the gap between YHWH and worldwide nations. Christ is chosen, equipped by God to reconcile all peoples with Himself (John 3:16 17). He laid down his life and revived Himself opening up opportunities for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or nationality, to be part of YHWH's chosen people ·(Galatians 3:28). Jesus embodies the perfect prototype for God's elect ones.
As God's son, He guarantees eternal life (John 14:6), fulfilling countless previously predicted prophecies throughout his earthly ministries - including Isaiah's iconic Prophecy in Isaiah 42:1 4, which describes his coming. The Prophecy cemented Jesus as the quintessential servant that brought justice to humanity. Never faltering until justice is fully established on earth; these promises come to full completion through Christ.
Jesus is also appropriately referred to as "light to the nations" from Isaiah 49:6 while fulfilling Isaiah's Prophecy, among others, during His earthly tenure. Christians have regarded Jesus as the bearer of God's truth and savior for individuals from diverse cultural or societal backgrounds. His teachings advocate unity, empathy, and inclusiveness towards humankind without discrimination. He earnestly invites one and all to come towards Him with an open heart in search of eternal fulfilment (Matthew 11:28 30).