Wow, thank you all for the support for this video, praise God. I put this in the description but for fun thought I'd add it here too: Fun facts: -Budget: about $15. Maybe $15.32. -Yes that's real wine. No, I didn't/don't drink it. Any respectable Greek girl in my family always has red wine, lemons, olive oil, garlic, and feta on hand for cooking. -Yes I know the wine levels are inconsistent. I must live up to my mediocre satire name. -Yes, that is a curtain on my head. -Yes, I love the Church and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I think we need some perspective though. -No, I don't think all Christians are like this. But this is most likely the type of 'cultural Christian' we would run into today. -No I don't hate Joel Osteen... But he probably needs to meet a first-century Christian. -No, he wasn't the only preacher I quoted directly in this. Most of what I say is complied from about four different preachers! They all need to meet a first-century Christian. -Kudos and a high five if you get the coffee cup cameo and the running joke with it throughout the video ☕️😎

@MiguelDLewis

2 жыл бұрын

You're Greek? I thought you were Arab or Black. lolz 😂

@kerri7145

2 жыл бұрын

What does your coffee cup say??

@chrissullivan1673

2 жыл бұрын

One of your best satires to date Melissa!

@lyndavonkanel8603

2 жыл бұрын

Well Done!

@loriehaisen9555

2 жыл бұрын

this is so good, really convicting

Today's Christian doesn't have a clue how blessed we are.

@DReed1945

2 жыл бұрын

It’s still going on. Look at Iran and China.

@tarjan68

2 жыл бұрын

Tell this to the Christians in Pakistan, North Korea, Somalia, Afgahinstan, etc. It’s mainly christians in the western countries that are blessed because they are not persecuted. And this situation may well end if we’re not carefull.

@ElizabethC515

2 жыл бұрын

But Jesus said... “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

@tarjan68

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethC515 Yes, that’s true and a comfort to Christians facing persecution. But that does not justify at all the suffering coused by the persecuters.I don’t think Christs wants us to suffer.

@yagradio8655

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethC515 I would love your thoughts on my channel for we really follow Jesus? Or either allegory and parables part 1-2 I made them very short and to the point

This is humbling. God please have mercy on us. 😭

@engmed4400

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. May His mercy flow richly, though we deserve nothing but His wrath.

@trubyboo4072

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@HoldFastApolpgetics

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 💔🙏🏼

@J316Ministries

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@mfblackburn1980

2 жыл бұрын

I pray he will have mercy on us. Also, that he will sanctify and CHANGE us.

The first century Christian‘s comment about reading the Bible reminded me of a story a visiting pastor to our church told. He was ministering I believe somewhere in South America, and The local church was having their weekly Bible ceremony. A husband who was visibly very upset stood up and explained that the past week had been the best week of their life because they had gotten to read the Bible. They kept their children home from school and read the Bible together from the time they got up to the time they went to bed and memorized large portions of it. It turned out, that the church only had one Bible for the entire congregation, and the members all shared it by passing it to a new family each week. The man was so upset because their week was up.

@ambers.b.6604

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@renec.holmes2415

Жыл бұрын

That is LITERALLY INSANE. Is it also insane that I want to go back to parts of the world were being a Believer is still hard and can cost your life to spread the light and love of our Lord and Savor? Grace and peace

@AndrewGiles688

Жыл бұрын

You miss the point. Look to the Bible to see how they were people of action. Stop following your "pastors", let them be overseers and teachers as they were originally intended. Pick up your own cross and go out into the world. God's church doesn't reside in a building meet on a certain day. It's a lifelong, worldwide community that needs to grow.

@BlackHipsterGirl

Жыл бұрын

That makes me think of this movie ‘the good lie’. In the beginning of it A group of Sudanese brothers and sisters parents were killed and they wandered through the desert with nothing but a Bible, bamboo as a water filter and the clothes on their backs.

@saludanite

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewGiles688 Um huh! For the Protestants, all that's left is pastors/preachers, and for the Catholics, some miscellaneous "new offices." Don't know what ever happened to the "apostles, prophets, and evangelists." I guess God isn't "setting them in the church" anymore!

I got teary eyed listening to the 1st Century woman, my comfort is that those Christians who lived in that time are now in Heaven enjoying their eternal reward with our Lord.

@kimberlyjennings2607

5 ай бұрын

So true! We need to remember there are still Christians living under similar persecution today. I know I forget living in my Western bubble!

This isn't satire or humour at all. It's deep and convicting. I felt the conviction from the Holy Spirit. This opened my eyes and gave me an impulse to review my faith life.

@oadefisayo

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ljones98391

2 жыл бұрын

Me three. Hard to watch without sobbing.

@nev344

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more.

@maxitb1921

2 жыл бұрын

So true Bro 🙏🏽

@jacquelinedavis4955

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

1st century Christian: "There's lots of persecution, believers are being put to death but God is good." 21st century Christian: "I just got married, we bought a house and our life is great so God is good."

@laylarosebird7140

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the problem I see with a lot of Christians, they only say God is good because of their favorable circumstances, but never that God is still good despite their unfavorable circumstances when they fall on hard times.

@23rdpresidentoftheunitedst64

2 жыл бұрын

That's why religious education is needed - my whole education i had religious education priests and theologists always placed stress on how God is good and he is never anything else, even when your life isn't the best. (Sorry for bad English, it's my second language)

@marvinspencer7858

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Novelera05

2 жыл бұрын

2021 Christians in the Middle East aren’t doing so well, in the west we are spoiled and have distorted the word of God to follow the social trends, they are call progressive Christians.

@Tyler_W

2 жыл бұрын

More accurately, that is only the case for certain parts of the world. Think more globally, and Christians are being persecuted and killed more now than they ever were, mostly in the Islamic world/places receiving heavy Islamic immigration and in places governed by communism/fascism like China.

A comedy ripping on modern day Christians without actually insulting modern day Christians. Genius.

@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim

2 жыл бұрын

"Ripping on" is just another way of saying "insulting"...

@AlexanderMoises

2 жыл бұрын

Insults a lot of pseudo Christians, good...

@AlexanderMoises

2 жыл бұрын

@@EnigmazGuide no, you're a xenophobe.

@dewilew2137

2 жыл бұрын

I mean...she definitely made fun of the persecution complex that all of y’all seem to have.

@EmberBright2077

Жыл бұрын

I mean I almost see it as a critique on modernity in general. People these days often don't know how well they have it.

My church supports an evangelist in the Central African Republic. Him and his friends go from city to city and share the gospel at the risk of their own lives. Just recently one of their group was beaten badly, and had to spend time in the hospital because of his injuries. His only crime was sharing the gospel. We got word this week that he was released from the hospital and is right back sharing the gospel with anyone who will listen. We are spoiled, and we can't take that for granted. ♥️

This made me so mad! 😡 Because it’s true. We are spoiled beyond belief, and not thankful enough to our Lord for the blessings we have. Thanks for this Melissa ♥️

@mbalihappiness3300

2 жыл бұрын

We are, I think for our age it's a more mental thing then physical. Our generation has been indoctrinated with centuries of undercover satanism, atheism unlike their age. - lack of belief in God has been indoctrinated into the school system. - sexual confusion. - new Ageism - lukewarm Christianity/false Christianity being preached - a plethera of religions being introduced - influence of the entertainment industry like EVERYWHERE - spells being cast through movies, music. -mkultra There is alot of stuff going on. We have the Bible however we have so many things occupying our lives which are distractions formed by the devil,not to mention the voices in our head on a daily which aren't our own But I still do agree, this generation is quite soft I believe in comparison to the others which were actually killed.

@mbalihappiness3300

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinkywinky56 kzread.info/head/PLI0_U8xgxIOoXXfLJWkSsvwS0wiV7hSaE Watch the playlist or don't, I don't really care, however if you believe that this generation is waltzing through a century having a "persecution complex" then you're clearly deluded.

@olajumokefadare-adedeji2317

2 жыл бұрын

Too pampered to be powerful! - Apostle Joshua Selman

This is what Christianity has descended into, an exclusive self loving cultural club.

@MeowVicious

2 жыл бұрын

That is what Satan has deceived people who think they follow Christ into thinking is worshiping our Father. How else will he come as Antichrist and so many willingly worship him all the while believing that he is Christ? Remember He comes first and brings peace. Christ comes last and brings a fiery sword and turns the Antichrist into ashes from within. All glory to God and may His will be done.

@ultra64dx77

2 жыл бұрын

This is why we shouldn’t be religious We should be in a relationship with God which is much better than being with an organization

@jenneacubero1036

2 жыл бұрын

Either that or what the Fundementalist, Quiverfulls and Chick Tracts are...

@jaroslavb.korinek7285

2 жыл бұрын

Back to orthodoxy then.

@askadoctorifheresyisright4you

2 жыл бұрын

It's not just self love. The Vatican still protects pedophiles too.

“I mean theology and reading just really gets in the way in my personal relationship with Jesus….” 🤦 there’s so much wrong with that statement 😂😂😂

@pearladams4817

2 жыл бұрын

I don't her and I don't think there is anything wrong with the statement from her own end. When Jesus resurrected, He did not allow the disciples to preach the gospel until they were empowered by the Holy Spirit. Last month or so, I heard a pastor in the cessationist fold say that what Christians need to have the power of God is to study Theology. (Cessationists are those who call Jesus a liar by declaring that operations of the Holy Spirit ceased after the Day of Pentecost). What was Jesus' instruction to the early apostles/disciples? Did He instruct them to establish Bible Schools and Seminaries to prepare themselves for the ministry of the word? Even Paul said that what he learned about Christ was not taught him by any man, but he received revelations after spending time with God (Galatians 1:12). It's folly to think that Theology can take the place of the Holy Spirit. Let the blind follow this path. I choose the Scriptures over humanistic theories taught in Bible Schools and Seminaries.

@sijamafu3886

2 жыл бұрын

you know

@sirkmar9756

2 жыл бұрын

@@pearladams4817 rabashaka kakashakara yabadabadoooo

@paulghencea9037

2 жыл бұрын

@@pearladams4817 Cessationist sounds a lot like The Word secessionist.

@pearladams4817

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulghencea9037 That's apt! Somehow, they have not been able to use any Scripture to validate their claims that operations of the Holy Spirit ceased after the church was established in the first century. The idea obviously originated with satan because he knows that the church is powerless without the Holy Spirit.

I was hard core studying 8 hrs a day for my Ins. License. And I heard very clearly God say to me: *"Why Don't You Study My Word Like That?"*

@pollackmorgan3149

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing??

This video could also be titled, "American Christian versus Christian in one of many countries where Christians are being persecuted today."

@autumnwebber5716

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@kelvyquayo

2 жыл бұрын

Church of Laodicea versus Church of Smyrna

@zealousideal

2 жыл бұрын

True!

@zealousideal

2 жыл бұрын

@@emailjosie39 yes. Although it’s not just “American” anymore. There are prosperity celebrity pastors in all nations now. Africa even has them. Asia (such as Joseph Prince) they are EVERYWHERE now.

@ramigilneas9274

2 жыл бұрын

@Trinity M Antisemitism is almost exclusively a problem of Muslim countries. And religious persecution only means: Religions persecuting each other.😂

"I think I should just start with not dying first." Life hack #1.

@ReformedNerd

2 жыл бұрын

lol facts!!!

@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269

2 жыл бұрын

+ Romans 10:9-10 "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Amen 🙏!

Can I just say that what was portrayed as a first century Christian is actually a reality in many places in the world? Appreciate this!

@tommyt8998

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, Just try to open a Christian church in most Muslim majority countries and see what happens to you.

@hannahkip6310

2 жыл бұрын

@Tommy T I hope you’re aware of the diverse climate in most Muslim majority countries. Muslims have to accept and live peacefully with Christian’s and others as they have been since the beginning. There obviously are exceptions. So most churches and synagogues there are doing just fine.

@idrislamont1064

2 жыл бұрын

@@hannahkip6310 Yeah it depends on the country. Also India has tens of millions of Christians who are increasingly being persecuted along with Muslims by the rising Hindu nationalist movement.

@tommyt8998

2 жыл бұрын

@@hannahkip6310 Islamic laws and culture are often at odds with Western cultural values. I realize some Muslim countries like Turkey and Indonesia are more tolerant of what you guys offer call Kaffirs or Mushriks. I also know that some of the world's most populous Muslim countries, such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, vigorously suppress Christianity.

@yvonnebutler489

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. 🙋🏼‍♀️✝️🕯🙏

This hit me really hard. I need to spend more time in the Word and be more thankful for what I have. Thank you.

@sabrinasetzler689

6 ай бұрын

I took away the same thing. Thank you Lord for people like Melissa! ❤🙏🔥

This is spot on. A modern day western Christian is more blessed than 95% of people that have ever lived. You also nailed the prosperity pushas.

@tommihail2178

2 жыл бұрын

@@i.b.640 Exactly!! Jesus said ""A man's life does NOT consist in the abundance of his possessions""...I think the prosperity pimps pass by our Lord's words..regards from Australia 🙋

@jameshardin4326

2 жыл бұрын

And yet most totally ignore the bibles words and listen to church lies and western denominational slanted doctrine. You will here the dreaded " depart from me ,I never knew you. You Sowers of iniquity

@samdaman916

2 жыл бұрын

Most blessed but least motivated.

@tamaramoxham648

2 жыл бұрын

Now if the rest of us could get you to leave us alone and get your filth out of the government…

@natalina8593

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you but also don’t take this as something that your problems aren’t real or valid or big because even though people in the first century couldn’t read and had horrible problems it doesn’t make our problems less severe or big. This also contributes to how God will love us no matter our political or economic background

Spot on. A HUGE difference between laying your life down for Christ as a Christian and being persecuted a social, celeb, high society 'christian'.

@lbee8247

2 жыл бұрын

Is this spot on near the line on?

@heavnxbound

2 жыл бұрын

@@lbee8247 What is this line of on?

@lbee8247

2 жыл бұрын

@@heavnxbound 😆

@andrewpatton5114

2 жыл бұрын

Even at the height of persecution, not all who are imprisoned for Christ are put to death. Persecution never starts with imprisoning and killing, but that is where it ends.

@kimcole271

2 жыл бұрын

It starts with placing blame on the group as a whole. For example “those most willing to get the v.”, setting churches on fire in Canada, arresting Pastors in Canada, arresting citizens in America for singing outdoors (even 6 feet apart) to the Lord, for daring to meet in their closed cars with a megaphone for church……it begins with publicated lies and blame…..it begins……

Thanks, Melissa. Showed this to our youth group small group (a dozen 11 to 18 year old devoted disciples). Gave them a few things to think about. Started a good discussion. Much needed perspective.

@carolynenochs9139

2 жыл бұрын

You’re a wonderful youth small group leader! Keep doing what your doing Dave.

Wow this is so needed! God bless you

I sat here, and sobbed. We are so blessed. We don't realize how we are blessed, we just don't realize. Thank you. May this powerful video pierce hearts.

@fiveSolas879

2 жыл бұрын

amen and amen! oh how we will be chastised for not partaking in all of todays ways to engage, study and swim in the word of God, may the lord rebuke me.

@abbeyszunyog1149

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very humbling. I know satire is supposed to be humorous, but there were alot of points where I could not even laugh because of the truth and conviction that it brought. We have SO MUCH to be thankful for. I realize that there's alot I take for granted.

@deni-gibbs

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbeyszunyog1149 I didn't see anything funny either. It SO saddens me. Do you know how many Bibles I have in this house? What can I do? Thanks Melissa for this. But really.. WHAT CAN I DO??

@cladkerson8479

2 жыл бұрын

If you have the opportunity, listen to The Voice of the Martyrs radio program. I catch it on Sunday mornings. So humbling!!

@freshstart4423

2 жыл бұрын

Most people don't know how to pray the Psalms three times a day for protection. Psalms 55:17. Psalms 91 Psalms 121

This is the most Joel Olsteen I’ve ever listened to.

@cyohe8643

2 жыл бұрын

😂 same

@Remembery

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@kaylaberg.20

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@micheevermilus4571

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@jyow-xe7pw

2 жыл бұрын

In all honesty, if you do listen to it, you'll get a better a understanding of how to identify false doctrine. I'm not saying listen to them (false teachers) all day every day but it is good to understand the false teaching.

As a convert to Orthodoxy, it pleased me that the 1st century Christian didn't know what a Bible was.

@colecummings5104

Жыл бұрын

Could you give me least context? And All I know is that Orthodox split away from the Pope or the Catholic. Could you tell me what is the Orthodox about?

@PhoebeK

Жыл бұрын

@@colecummings5104 The Orthodox Church is the continuation of the Church from the time of the Apostles, in our view it is the Roman Catholic Church which is Apostate for a variety of reasons but the big two are changing the Creed and making the Pope incharge of everyone. The Orthodox Church understands that she preaches the Gospel as it has always been preached directly from the Apostles in tradition and teachings handed down from generation to generation, the bible is a core part of this but by no means the totality, the services are as important both for the understanding of the faith and how to read the scriptures themselves. The point of Orthodoxy is to preach the Gospel that Christ was incarnate, died and rose from the dead defeating death, so setting us free from sin and death (though we have to struggle as well to make it a reality in our lives since the fallen nature would pull us back if we let it). The thing about Orthodoxy is that it is not a belief and you are saved Christianity it is knowing we are saved by baptism, working with God on being saved now and hoping we will be saved at the last judgment, a process of growing not a completion. Beyond that, I would suggest you look up your local Orthodox Church and come for a visit it is more of a Christianity to be experienced and lived than one which can be expressed in words.

I’m a traditional Catholic but I love your videos and how dedicated you are to the Bible. That is a rare quality that we need more of.

"jesus came to bring joy and happiness to everyone" 1st century christian: *concerned blinks

@daurinunez8

2 жыл бұрын

Matthew 10:34 "Think not that I am come to bring peace on earth: I came not to bring peace, but a sword."

@evelynkirishko5407

2 жыл бұрын

@@daurinunez8 👏 my favorite verse ❤️ being born again actually causes more divisions than peace, in homes and relationships.

@JamesMC04

2 жыл бұрын

My impression is, that Jesus was not the kind of person you want to get on the wrong side of.

@mightywind7595

2 жыл бұрын

Though he slay me yet will I trust him.- Job

@marvinspencer7858

2 жыл бұрын

I think that's the part where the humor comes in

I love this! I didn't know just how soft and comfortable we modern day American Christians had it until I learned about the persecutions Christians faced over in places like the middle east, North Korea, and China. God really has blessed us and we take it for granted.

@johnewald5480

2 жыл бұрын

@ Helen Thompson, I totally agree with what you said, we are way to comfortable in America, we need persecution, it will only make our grip on Jesus that much more stronger, and this rapture that alot of Christians believe in bothers me, why would you want to be taken out of this world when the very thing that you want to avoid will only make your faith that much stronger, I pray everyday that we go through persecution, we are way to comfortable in america.

@yogibubu4442

2 жыл бұрын

don't forget about Indonesia... ☺

@Th3CatholicN3rd

2 жыл бұрын

@@yogibubu4442 I won't I love my brothers and sister no matter where they are its just a really long list of places.

@barbs1298

2 жыл бұрын

@🌼Brianna Jenell🌼 That's the sad part...the Bible says we will be persecuted for being followers of Christ. However, most "Christians" in America are merely followers of mega celebrity "pastors or apostles or worse yet, prophets" & do little following of Christ's teachings or the Word of God. Powder puff Christians. True growth & faith in Jesus only comes through trials, tribulations, pain & suffering because it keeps us dependent on Jesus for His strength, peace, mercy, grace & forgiveness. American "Christianity" has sold a false bill of goods as to what "success" in the name of "Christianity" means. Success is not mentioned in the words of Paul or Timothy or the NT epistles. It's unfortunately what the Church of today thinks being a Christian is: Success, prosperity, health, having a ministry whereby you preach about all the great things you're entitled to as a follower of Jesus...just so sad & shameful. Satire or not, this is much closer to truth than should be.

@solaceboy

2 жыл бұрын

In a while, it won't be here.

7:06 through the end is absolutely brilliant. Required viewing for every Christian who whines about “persecution.” As modern Christians there is so much we take for granted.

Really, really painful to watch. Yes, 1st century Melissa is right. There is something very, very wrong with us. Good job.

This makes me respect my grandmother's practice. She reads her Bible each morning without fail and takes communion.

@in_usek324

2 жыл бұрын

You are Christian ? How could you have this pfp

@naomidenisepinedaspirit-bo7955

2 жыл бұрын

@@in_usek324 the Lord has a plan

@krishnarjunmukherjee9449

2 жыл бұрын

Are you a convert to hinduism?

@tastefullyoffensive2412

2 жыл бұрын

@@in_usek324 I was thinking the same thing 😂

@lr_laura

2 жыл бұрын

God bless

That reading part got me..😞 Even the ability to READ and understand sentences is such a blessing from God that we take for granted...forgive me Lord.

Wow, this really was like an invisible sword stabbing my heart... This reminds me of how ungrateful I'm to the Lord most of the time😞 Thank you so much for this reminder, God bless you...

Fantastic message! Sure, losing a few friends always sucks and online harrassment is never fun, but these are nothing compared to what to early church went through. We are beyond blessed in so many ways and we need to be grateful for it.

@Jeannie__

2 жыл бұрын

@Homemade Guacamole AMEN!

@ilovegodandjesusjohn316

Жыл бұрын

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After hearing this, I can’t even look in the mirror. It says something about Christianity when we come to realize that it grows wherever it is persecuted. And Become stunted where it is not.

@strangerinmoscow6858

2 жыл бұрын

Somehow suffering keeps us from sinning. It's everywhere in the Old Testament

@MelissaDougherty

2 жыл бұрын

That's a profound point 🙏🏽💕

@glang4657

2 жыл бұрын

Amen and Amen!!!

@pammanners2250

2 жыл бұрын

Shawn - I feel the same as you. And you’re point is spot on. 🥺

@Window4503

2 жыл бұрын

I think part of the reason is the contrast. The evil is right there and tangible. Same could be said for why converts to Christianity often seem more enthusiastic and more involved than those who grew up in the church. They already fully know the darkness and can see the difference the gospel makes.

Sadly, that's an accurate portrayal of Modern Christianity in the overwhelming majority of the cases... What we call today 'modern Church' is a complete shame when compared to the Early Church....

@cat-bg3rv

2 жыл бұрын

😎📷

@tinamemering7795

2 жыл бұрын

Or churches in countries where it would cost you your life for having a Bible or part there of. Like China, Vietnam or any country ruled by Islam.

@k9builder

2 жыл бұрын

Completely spot on. In many respects, modern Christians are very much like atheists.

@reginaford8575

2 жыл бұрын

We got to get tough!!! John 16:33

@happyvictory6205

2 жыл бұрын

This was written in the Christian Living book, The Untouched Part, but a Christian reviewer called the writer mean-spirited and lacking in grace.

Thanks for this video! I really felt ashamed. I often justify my laziness in prayer, reading Scripture, and (especially!) charity by saying that I don’t have money or time or conditions. But first century Christians didn't have any of what I have! It hit me right in the heart! Thanks!

This was great and also edifying. Even though I am not a "health and wealth prosperity gospel" Christian, this makes us realize just how easy we have it and the part about having all the scriptures available to us that early Christians couldn't have and couldn't read if they did, and the fact that I get lazy about reading it daily - I'm ashamed to say, well it really hit home. Thank you.

I feel rather convicted by this video. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ died for Christ’s sake and so that the scripture be passed down to generations, whilst we, modern Christians who have 24/7 access to the scripture that our brothers and sisters died for, we neglect reading the Bible from time to time (always make excuses for not doing so)

@RanierMedic

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, guilty of that, too.

@lisaproctor7276

2 жыл бұрын

True

@Oddpistachio1

2 жыл бұрын

Same. We're lazy and sitting back like nothing is wrong.

@beingroxy

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely convicted!🥺

@priscilla3465

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! I was chuckling throughout the video but when she got to the part of having a bible and not studying it and memorizing it, it just smacked the smile right off my face. 😞

Alternative title: A humbling perspective at luke warm Christians.

@Minotaur-ey2lg

2 жыл бұрын

Or “1st century ‘christian’ has no clue what the gospel actually is.” Edit: 21st century “christian” has no clue what the gospel actually is.

@somebodysomewhere5571

2 жыл бұрын

What? What are you even trying to convey here?

@somebodysomewhere5571

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiredoftheworld4834 i commented before the edit so it looked like they were saying we know more about christianity then those who died for it

@heiresswithchrist3731

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really praying for the lukewarm ones. I believe they're the ones who are very in denial

@taeblends

2 жыл бұрын

@@heiresswithchrist3731 As a lukewarm christian myself, sometimes I think about that bible verse that says something like "the people who know the truth about god and yet do nothing about it (or put in very little effort) are worse than the people who don't know at all." Yeah...

The part where the 1st Century Christian was absolutely captured and amazed that we have access to the gospel, and disappointed that we don’t read it, despite it having all the power… that hits deep, thanks for this video, it really shines a new light

Up late, neglecting the word, wanted to feel a little better about watching youtube videos---watched this one. I needed to hear this and to repent. Thank you sis for the satire and keeping to the truth. Lord bless your work!

This made me think about how the Gospel spread throughout the Empire; without a bible, printing press, and the "line of on". Jesus never travelled far beyond his home. It is amazing to ponder that through word of mouth, the holy spirit and the dedication of courageous people transformed the world while being openly persecuted. We truly are blessed considering what the early Church went through.

@vito7361

2 жыл бұрын

There were letters and Matthew, Luke, Mark and John did write it down

@SOupMYSELF

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN to that! 💓

@Rose-mo7xd

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus did travel btw!

@asmithforu

2 жыл бұрын

@@vito7361 But the writings were so fragmented and the populace so illiterate that it's miraculous how far and wide the message spread and remained preserved. It was mostly through word of mouth. Setting aside the other fact that most of the New Testament was written in about a four decade span, it took until the 4th century AD (about 300 years after Christ) for the New Testament scripture canon to even be properly decided upon.

@vito7361

2 жыл бұрын

@@asmithforu the message still remained the same. We can see this in 2 century to 4th century papyri. The New Testament never changed

"What's wrong with you people!" A very appropriate response if 1 century Christian's saw the future

@NJGuy1973

2 жыл бұрын

I think anyone from any century would that to anyone from today.

@LarryNathanielPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

RC!

@graceb710

2 жыл бұрын

RC quote! 💥

@LAkadian

2 жыл бұрын

And also for non Christians today!

Thank you, I am on a journey of Christ, basically. This helped tremendously. I went to a church before that reminded me of this culture. I breaks my heart, like the 1st century woman. I wish more people would wake up to this, loving Jesus is something I get to do, not have to do.

I’m so grateful for your time spent preparing this video. This is refreshing!

This just emphasizes to me how deep into "the end of days" we really are. "Even so I say, come Lord Jesus, come"

@iki-rom314

2 жыл бұрын

How so ?

@User-og1te

2 жыл бұрын

@@iki-rom314 " This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God " - 2 Timothy 3:1-4

@iki-rom314

2 жыл бұрын

@@User-og1te thank you for sharing this ❤️

@jbfrd9152

2 жыл бұрын

Maranatha!

@YahwehisGodandYeshuaisKingiamr

2 жыл бұрын

Amen come Lord Jesus Christ come!

There was SO much fire in this. This is something the Church desperately needs right now. Thank you!!

@intigniadickey2224

2 жыл бұрын

@HANUNIJA The vaccine is NOT the Mark of the Beast, although it could be in the future. What makes the Mark so damning is that one must deny Christ in order to receive it.

@92Raider-art

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All we can do is to be alert for people hungry for the word and teach them how to read the word

This one makes me ashamed to live in such comfort and prosperity. I love these satirical videos.

I really appreciate Melissa's awesome humor in her important messages. Her delivery is ON POINT, as well. What a diversified, multi-skilled artist! 🥰💙🤚❤🧡💙 What a great way for her to share her many many awesome gifts!

May our Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on this Generation and may He give us the diligence to read and do His word, Amen.

"When has your Christianity actually cost you anything in America?" -Marcus Rodgers

@EvangelistAidan

2 жыл бұрын

Marcus Rogers is a heretic he’s the last person I’d talk to about Christianity

@reginald8947

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvangelistAidan why do you say that? It's good to have an opinion, but that doesn't mean you're right.

@EvangelistAidan

2 жыл бұрын

@@reginald8947 because he is oneness…

@magnificentpup2875

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve disagreed with some things that he says but have really thought he gave good messages at some points and felt moved. I feel like - he is good sometimes but wrong on some things. He’s imperfect and has to be considered and reviewed by the individual. Most preachers are imperfect in some way though. But yeah - some things with him

@generalgen1542

2 жыл бұрын

@@magnificentpup2875 everyone is imperfect. What is perfect is the word of God rightfully divided. People will hate you like they hated Jesus for preaching the truth. All we got to do is preach truth if we look for imperfection we will find it and in the end it measures back to us

Thank you Meiissa for your video. I so enjoy your humour combined with your serious teachings. God bless

Profound! And such gentle reproof regarding treasuring the word of God and being faithful stewards of the many blessings God has given us as 21st century believers. Well done, Melissa!

Please remember that there are Christians still today who are being persecuted for their beliefs. So very sad that we still live in a world that denies people the right to worship has they want.

@DeutscherGospel

2 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled! If you think this will get better, read the last book of the New Testament...

@lem1738

2 жыл бұрын

I like to think of every indigenous religion and culture that Christianity has persecuted

@noneyabusiness6146

2 жыл бұрын

@@allopez8563 Jews and pagans

@PrincessTatyanna

2 жыл бұрын

@@lem1738 go away troll

@lem1738

2 жыл бұрын

@@allopez8563 Not only Jews and European pagan religions, but Native American and Aboriginal Australian as well.

This is definitely convicting and shows how blessed we are today as Christians. On a side note I want to see the church where the service isn’t even an hour long!!! 47 minutes LOL 😂 😂😂😂

@margaretgrossmeyer2435

2 жыл бұрын

So the measure of your faith is how long you sit in your service? It sounds like something you suffer in order to feel holier. What fools! The life of a Christian is just the opposite. Just during service Christians are often self righteous hypocrites. To live faith, to die to self and lift high the name of Jesus Christ IN EVERY facet of life: that is being a worshiper in spirit and in truth. This social media influencer is an accuser of the brethren. She does more to create division in the Body, than keep the unity in the bonds of peace.

@soccergirldiva

2 жыл бұрын

@@margaretgrossmeyer2435 I don’t think he was using the length of a sermon as a measuring stick for his faith or holiness. I believe what he is referring to is that most churches today have a countdown timer, letting the worship leaders, preacher, and everyone else involved in the service how much time they have left. There’s nothing initially “wrong” with this but it doesn’t really allow much room for the Holy Spirit to have His way. Compare this to the members of the early church in the New Testament, who would have gatherings for hours on end, sometimes through the night. I think he was just pointing out how times have changed, which no one can deny really

@francisgovan3456

2 жыл бұрын

@@margaretgrossmeyer2435 I think most viewing this skit and reading the earlier comment time concern comment ("47 minutes LOL 😆") can appreciate this for the theater and humor that it is. The scriptures identify the accuser of the brethren and that accuser is a lot older and much more devious than a young sister in costume pointing us to two distinct realities of the faith now and then. I get it when some of our preachers our propped up to be electronic & media idols. They, like you and I will have to give account -and they as pastors, more so for their influence, to the final Judge of mankind. I salute you for your concern, dear lady.

@suelhats5700

2 жыл бұрын

@@soccergirldiva It's as the saying goes... back in the day they had a clock outside of the church, so people aren't late ( or on time) now the clock is on the inside so people don't stay to long!!!

@samsmith346

2 жыл бұрын

Morally we are enjoying the fruits of the past Christians who suffered.

I am so thankful to have been lead to this video today! Melissa, this genuinely made my day! This was so funny and yet so relatable in describing where things are at in a lot of western, modern churches. Please keep up the good work. God really lead you in a funny but beautiful way to share this message. God bless.

Love this video Melissa, just shows how much the word "christian" is taken so lightly. I love your content, very insightful and discerning.

When your pastor says “quality over quantity” “meditate on 1 verse a day” and you realize it would take 85 years to read the Bible ONCE! No wonder most Christians have no idea what’s going on today. How can we know prophecy and if we don’t read it?!

@permafrost0979

2 жыл бұрын

While that is ridiculous, I understand the principle of going slow at first or during certain seasons. Ppl sometimes try to bite off more than they can chew, get discouraged, then stop studying altogether. Or think they need to watch the clock and take a whole hour, read a whole chapter regardless of length, etc. And when they can't make the time for it, or can't absorb the material, they feel guilty. To meditate on one verse a day shouldn't be for the rest of your life, but for a short time as you build up endurance and the ability to understand.

@SoulDeepZim

2 жыл бұрын

What do you suggest?

@theonlytruetuhlulah9062

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just do both. A chapter a day. And meditate/memorize on one verse.

@swankelly

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoulDeepZim you can start anywhere or find an outline online. Also, books like "The Bible in 28 days" can be helpful in giving Bible book context.

@delaineu7340

2 жыл бұрын

Read the Bible cover to cover at least once, but you'll get a fresh view on the OT reading again, seeing God never changed his purpose. How can we really study something we only know in part?

the 1st century christian would put 2021 christian to shame very easy no question about it

@xintimidate

2 жыл бұрын

2021 Christians in the west* there are many Christians today who go through that same type of persecution in the middle East, Africa, China, NK, etc

@crunchied8

2 жыл бұрын

@@xintimidate Melissa is mainly saying Christians in the USA the born again believer's in those countries you mention they would run rings around the Christians in the USA as well

Thank you for this video. I've been feeling sorry for myself because of the past few years because of all the hardships I've had to go through. This really makes me think. I need to be grateful for the things I have.

@pollackmorgan3149

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there?

I legit just watched the movie silence last night. (Movie about Japanese who were persecuted for being Christian’s) I cannot even begin to explain the guilt I felt for being able to worship daily without persecution and yet I feel like we still take it for granted. Not worshipping enough or praying or studying when these people literally did these things any chance they could and with so much at risk. Literally changed my mindset completely. Thank you for this video !

This actually brought a tear to my eyes. So many "professing" Christians are NOT prepared for what is coming!

@dantommo4797

2 жыл бұрын

Do you believe we are in end of days now?

@chrissimiyu5484

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? What's coming?

@lloydirving6209

2 жыл бұрын

Now I gotta know what you think is coming

@any8574

2 жыл бұрын

The end times are coming, that’s what they are talking about. Read the two letters to the Thessalonians

@piusk.5463

2 жыл бұрын

Winter is coming!

I can't believe she's sitting there talking the whole time with a mug of hot coffee and doesn't even offer the first century Christian a glass of clean water to drink.

@manasseskamau5327

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the modern Christianity for you ( if you can call it Christianity at all). We’re taught to love the world and her glories, accumulation of things is the evidence of God’s favor and approval. Deprivation is a curse on the ungodly. You can’t honestly expect better character from such self saturated believer.

@kaiyoshiteru1032

2 жыл бұрын

For thematic reasons I would assume, giving the first century one a mug would break some of the sense of them being first century, whereas it first the modern Christian.

@kaiyoshiteru1032

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that while this has to a degree happened, it is also happening within the entire world, another thing people forget is in the first world if you lack first world things you have just as many problems. Eg you can't get legal documents without an address, your kids will be taken from you if you don't have a mattress for them. You can't get clean water without payment etc. As for the imagined belief old time Christianity was better, I shall point to the hundreds of years of domination,murder and abuses of power found through the middle ages all the way into the 1700s.

@intigniadickey2224

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaiyoshiteru1032 What is terrible is that even today in certain countries Christians are being rounded up, tortured, raped, and murdered.

@spiritmatter1553

2 жыл бұрын

@@intigniadickey2224 Afghanistan, China….

Boom! Shots fired and I love it. Nicely done sister… I gotta say while I do try to read the Bible daily this even convicted me to read and study more. Just subbed.

Man!!! You are so bold, it's so good to know there's someone out there talking about it all. Thank you so much.

I can picture our precious Lord vomiting the “faith” of many “Christians” of our world today out of His mouth. We’ve no idea how blessed we are and how much we take for granted. But the time is coming, sooner than many think, when the privileges we have will be gone and our faith will be our greatest possession, as it always should have been.

@viviennejordan215

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that Sister!

@trishplanck9776

2 жыл бұрын

@@viviennejordan215 ☺️

I laughed then conducted my own self-check. It's nice to be reminded just how good we've got it right now in the US. Sadly, around the globe some of our sisters & brothers in Christ are having a 1st century experience right now. Prayers up for the persecuted church!

@mariatvrdonova8651

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Pastor Artur Pawloski in Canada is going to jail for 6 years. Ironicly, he escaped from communistic Poland a long time ago.

@boaoftheboaians

2 жыл бұрын

I think of the Christians in China, they are one of the fastest growing areas of Christianity, yet they are facing a similar situation to the 1st century Christians, word has it that the legal churches are sponsored by their government who only lets pastors say what the government wants to hear (which also means the underground church movement is probably huge as well), and I have heard cases where images of Christ are being replaced with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping

@AndrewFosterSheff69

2 жыл бұрын

Look closer. A Canadian pastor was arrested on the runway tarmac and is looking at 6 years behind bars just the other day!

@mapsandviolins1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that 1st century experience is still happening around the world.

@patriciawhite6429

2 жыл бұрын

@@boaoftheboaians that is how it was a few years ago but now its much worse. the ccp took the crosses off of all their legal churches and turned them into communists' party worshipping centers. not to mention the falon gong and Muslim group that are in interment camps. and everybody just turns the other way. so sad!

This is one of best and most eye opening videos I've seem on KZread. Thank you.

What an eye opener! I knew early Christians had it rough, but to be reminded of it in this detail really hits me in the feels. Even today, some Christians are being executed too. I heard they’re being decapitated in Saudi Arabia!

We have no idea what real persecution consists of or just how good we have it. I fear that we will all soon have a much better idea of what real persecution truly is with the way the world is heading.

@mariposavioleta9007

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and best to prep our hearts and minds to go through what is coming and not give in to the evil that's coming.

@Window4503

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly we could use a swift kick in the pants.

The acting is topnotch. This is challenging and humbling ❤️

GIRL!!!!!! That was awesome!!! You had me giggling.......well done!!!! God bless you!!!

Watching this video convicted my heart of its own sin and need for repentance, Thankyou sister my wife and i enjoyed this ! Keep up the work for the Kingdom of Christ!

I'm at work listening to this. And now I'm in the bathroom crying from the shame. There is no excuse. I feel like such a fraud. God help me.

@viviant4777

2 жыл бұрын

He will. Praise the Lord!

@cassandrawarner78

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, it looks like you'll get a chance to show your bona fides very soon.

@Kaidera17

2 жыл бұрын

Be encouraged my brother. There are many ways to get misaligned with our Father but there’s always one way back to him. Confess your sins, repent and turn back to him. Like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, he is more able to save and redeem than we are to be saved and redeemed by him. Don’t let the enemy put you in the bondage or shame, guilt and not being worthy enough. God bless you all that read this, in Jesus Christ name. Amen!!!

@brokenarmed

2 жыл бұрын

With all my heart I want to Thank you guys for the encouragement and support. God bless you all!

@IASanV

2 жыл бұрын

Just pray for discernment and study the Scripture.

Man, you definitely made me feel convicted and I have a regular quiet time. We really have no idea the cost...yet.

On POINT! I'm going to see if my pastor will play this video in our church service.

This humbled me… honestly gave me perspective… I take too much for granted.

“I mean I mostly let my celebrity Pastor read it and tell me things about it”

@abankse83

2 жыл бұрын

😄😆😂🤣😅

@cyohe8643

2 жыл бұрын

Of course, because why read it for ourselves...right? 😂

Melissa, this broke me down 😢 . we have no clue how blessed we are. Thank you ma'am for all you do😁

@kelvyquayo

2 жыл бұрын

I know , right! Nothing like truly weeping one minute.. then actually laughing out loud through the tears.. then weeping again.. then laughing.. lol

This perhaps is one of the best KZread videos I have ever seen, of any genre. Your channel deserves a lot more subscribers. Thank you for posting this.

This video really humbled me. I never think about what it was like for first century Christians and how blessed we are now to have the complete scriptures, legal worship, literacy, and all that. Especially the part about having the words of Jesus, and how precious a gift, and yet I don't study or read it as much as I should. Thanks for this video. Really really great video.

I feel like this is also a representation of modern day Christians here and modern day Christians in the Middle East. Where ever there is persecution, there is the Church.

@anwwarren720

2 жыл бұрын

China too

I like the part where she says she tries to carve out a few minutes a day of quiet time and then the next sentence references her book club, that Im sure isnt reading the Bible. Too good.

@valeriegreen2408

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you♥️ We are so blessed. Thinking about what we don't have, instead of grateful for all the blessings we do have. This message brings repentance🙏

@viviennejordan215

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! Truly Blessed, Give Thanks and Praise to Our Father In Heaven!

@lynettetrenam4506

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing she says is good, that's the point!

@zealousideal

2 жыл бұрын

Very brilliant and gifted

Amazing skit! Keep going, lots of kids this generation learn by audio visual. This is better than any lesson taught in school!

Such a good, stark clip. Well done and thank you!! 💜👏👏👏

“I mean, theology and reading just gets in the way of my relationship with Jesus.” 😄😆😂🤣😅

@heidils8152

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Sadly, some people actually believe that.

@debbiegagne4593

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I hear it said that "we have Jesus we don't need to read the word, the Bible is outdated!" JESUS is the word silly people!! How would be know Him if we didn't have the Bible lol

@Window4503

2 жыл бұрын

The irony. Coming out of a mystical phase of my spiritual life, I found that God refused to feed any of my charismatic emotional pleas but was more than happy to point me to several theology books and much-needed Bible readings to the point of uncanniness.

@LexusPerplexus

2 жыл бұрын

This statement is the hypercharismatic church in a nutshell.

@destinycoach5

2 жыл бұрын

@@Window4503 oh I would love to hear more about this story!! Care to share some details?

“Why would you flick a net?” 😂😂 Oh Melissa, you are precious.

I loved this so much! As a KZreadr myself, I appreciate the work put in & the TRUTH in it.

Wow, I really love this. This is off the chart... what a message? We need more of this for sure.

This is humorous in a sad way, and unfortunately describes most modern "Christians. " I'm going to share this with a lot people!

@GregChacon

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. It is sad.

@ducky4u16

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is sad.

@J316Ministries

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@yagradio8655

2 жыл бұрын

Would live opinions on allegory and parables on my channel

This doesn’t judge me….it makes me judge myself….keep up the good work sis

Love,love ,love it Melissa! GOD bless!!

Incredible! You are truly amazing. Keep the good work

“Into my current Netflix binge”😂😂😂 Father help us. Oh the things to come🙏.

This is so true and we think we are being persecuted because our “rights “ might be taken away. God have mercy on us!

@TheSeeking2know

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@thegrigs777

2 жыл бұрын

if you dont think your rights being taken away arent a form of persecution you need help.they are being taken away so they can imprison kill hunt etc...duuuuhhhh

@ceruleanB

2 жыл бұрын

Taking our rights away definitely opens the door to more intense persecution. But yes, God have mercy on all of us and help us to be ready for what’s to come

@gyinagal

2 жыл бұрын

@@thegrigs777 the rights are a Christian are nothing. If we are to follow Christ we must die to ourselves every day. If giving a right helps a brother and sister, let us gladly give it away and ask what else we can do.

@brubanville690

2 жыл бұрын

??? Ummm, that's precisely why rights are important. The end of rights is the beginnings of persecution!

Loved it! So true. Great job! I pray that this video becomes eye-opening for many people in the church. Sadly, this is today´s Christianity. It is heartbreaking. Thank you so much for making this video. May the Lord keep guiding you in reaching out to more people through this ministry.

This video was how I was introduced to your channel. I've been watching your channel ever since.

Thank you for reminding us that we are privileged to have the Word of God and that our daily challenges can never be compared with the persecution of 1st Century Christians

Thank you for doing this. This kicked me in my stomach. We are so weak (or rather I should say) I am so, so weak compared to our brothers & sisters in Christ that went before us.

@pollackmorgan3149

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👋👋👋

@elizabeth1703

2 жыл бұрын

But he said to me, “My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIRV

I love the way you mix humor with a solid message. Always enjoy your videos and have shared with friends. ❤️

@pollackmorgan3149

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing hope you're safe over there?