About this Video

• Video Title: David E. Taylor ~ Friday Face To Face Class ~
• Channel: David E. Taylor: Miracles in America
• Speakers: David E. Taylor
• Duration: 01:49:35

Introduction

This video is a recording of a Friday Face To Face class led by David E. Taylor. The main focus is on the character of Jesus, emphasizing humility and meekness as key aspects of his nature and their importance in spiritual growth and the development of a loving relationship with God. Taylor uses scripture and personal anecdotes of his encounters with Jesus to illustrate his points.

Key Takeaways

• The Importance of Meekness and Humility: Taylor stresses the importance of cultivating meekness and humility, contrasting these virtues with the pride and arrogance that he believes hinder spiritual growth and genuine connection with God. He uses the example of Lucifer's fall to demonstrate the destructive nature of pride.
• Personal Encounters with Jesus: Taylor shares personal experiences and visitations from Jesus, emphasizing the transformative power of these encounters. He highlights the consistency and unchanging nature of Jesus's character.
• The Nature of True Love: Taylor explains that true love is multifaceted and manifests in various virtues such as gentleness, kindness, joy, and humility, all stemming from a core of genuine love for God.
• Spiritual Maturity: The speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity and learning to discern genuine spiritual experiences from superficial religious practices. He encourages seeking out mentors and communities that foster genuine growth in faith.
• God's Plan for Individual Growth: Taylor asserts that despite personal failures and weaknesses, God is continuously working to increase each person's greatness and help them become more like Jesus.

There isn't a second explicit statement where he directly calls himself a "friend" of Jesus. While he repeatedly speaks of his close relationship with and experiences of Jesus, the statement at 1:09:04 is the only instance where he uses the word "friend" in that direct context. He does however repeatedly refer to personal experiences and interactions suggesting a close and intimate relationship throughout the video. To pinpoint another exact equivalent requires defining what constitutes a "second mention" of the close relationship.

Several passages strongly imply a special calling and relationship with God, but there's no single timestamp that definitively encapsulates the entire implication. The cumulative effect of numerous statements creates the impression. For example:

• Around 1:09:04-1:09:16: The speaker's assertion of knowing what God likes and dislikes, based on a 20-year relationship, strongly suggests a unique level of intimacy and divine guidance surpassing typical religious understanding.

• Throughout the sermon: The numerous detailed accounts of personal interactions with Jesus (visitations, dreams, etc.) collectively paint a picture of a relationship beyond typical faith. Pinpointing one timestamp to represent this would be insufficient.

The overall narrative structure, personal anecdotes, and the speaker's confident delivery consistently contribute to the strong implication of a unique calling and relationship with God. No single timestamp can capture the full weight of this implication.