Called
Lesson 1: Called by God
February 2 & 3, 2019
Calling: An invitation to stand in a divinely appointed position
Ephesians 1:18 having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling… American Standard Version
Jude 1:1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: New International Version
Your CALLING isn’t dependent on your CONDITION
It Doesn’t Matter Who You Were When God Called You
Abraham Was A Non-Believer When God Called Him
Genesis 12:1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. New International Version
Genesis 12:2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. New International Version
Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” New International Version
Jeremiah Was A Youth When God Called Him
Jeremiah 1:4 The Lord said to me, 5 “I knew you before you were formed within your mother’s womb; before you were born I sanctified you and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.” Living Bible
Jeremiah 1:6 “O Lord God,” I said, “I can’t do that! I’m far too young! I’m only a youth!” Living Bible
Jeremiah 1:7 “Don’t say that,” he replied, “for you will go wherever I send you and speak whatever I tell you to. Living Bible
God Equips The One He Calls
Jeremiah 1:8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for I, the Lord, will be with you and see you through.” 9 Then he touched my mouth and said, “See, I have put my words in your mouth! Living Bible
Romans 4:17 (as it is written, A father of many nations have I made thee) before him whom he believed, even God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were. American Standard Version
Our Calling Is Sovereign
Genesis 48:13 And Joseph took both of them, Ephraim on his right toward Israel’s left hand and Manasseh on his left toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them close to him. New International Version
Genesis 48:14 But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim’s head, though he was the younger, and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn. New International Version
Genesis 48:17 When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head he was displeased; so he took hold of his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head. New International Version
Genesis 48:18 Joseph said to him, “No, my father, this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” New International Version
Genesis 48:19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations.” New International Version
It’s Never Too Late To Accept Your Calling
Romans 11:29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. New International Version