highest Order of Chivalry at the Court of
King Arthur . the cream of the British military followed a code of honor and service

To never do outrage nor murder
Always to flee treason
To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy
To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor (help/assistance)
To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows
Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods

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 subdue Middle-earth
That ring has been inherited by Frodo from his uncle
Bilbo Baggins
Midst of a struggle for world domination.

Fate Chose him
Evil Hunted him
Fellowship Protected him

two Men, Aragorn and Boromir , son of the Steward of the land of Gondor an Elven prince, Legolas
Frodo's old friend and powerful wizard, Gandalf
Gimli the Dwarf
Frodo's three hobbit companions , Sam, Merry, Pippin

Metochoi –
The Company of the Committed
Heb 3:12-15 – The Context
Heb 3:14 – The Specifics
– For we have come to share in Christ , if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. [ESV]
– For we have become fellows with Christ (the Messiah) and share in all He has for us [AMP]
– For we have become companions of the Messiah [Holmon
Christian Standard]
–
For we are made partakers of Christ [KJV]

Metochoi –
The Company of the Committed
In classical Greek, metochoi was used to refer to
– a wife
– a member of a board of officials
– a partner in business
– or the joint owner of a house.
It connotes a close bond between persons.

Metochoi –
The Company of the Committed
Observations
Committed to Christ
Committed to One Another
Committed to Perseverance

Metochoi –
The Company of the Committed
Roman world - it was a great privilege to be known as a “friend of Caesar.”
Rehoboam
– I Kings 12:8 – his youthful advisors
David
– II Samuel 23:8-39 - his mighty men
– II Samuel 9: 7,11,13 - Mephibosheth

Metochoi –
The Company of the Committed
Proven brother
– unquestioned loyalty other warriors
– deep privilege of honor and trust
– all were safe
Proven and successful warrior in the king's Army
– fearless and successful in battle
– unquestioned loyalty to the king

Metochoi at USNA
What Will It Take ?
Proven brothers/sisters
Proven Warriors
Committed to Christ - Loyalty
Committed to One Another
Committed to Perseverance

Knights of the Round Table Fellowship of the Rings
Metochoi of Jesus at USNA?