Jesus’ Leadership and His Ekklesia

… you are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
His own special people,
that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light;
who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:9,10 NKJV