Calling
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1. Discovering Your Calling
Understanding God’s purpose for your life. Theme: Recognising and embracing the unique calling God has for you. Chapter (7) Calling, Destiny, and Spiritual Gifts Bible Verses: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. For…
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Chapter 2: The Proclamation of the Gospel
Overview: What Is the Gospel? Who Proclaims It? The word gospel (Greek euangelion, “good news”) defines the heart of the Christian faith. It is not merely a set of ethical principles or religious truths, but the divine announcement that salvation is available through the person and work of Jesus Christ—His…
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Chapter 14: Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
Overview: Serving with Purpose and Passion Ministry is the natural fruit of a life surrendered to Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Christian calling is not only unto salvation but also unto service. Ministry is the practical outworking of God’s grace in the life of the Church and…
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The Christian Life Journey (Conclusion)
A Call to Faith, Growth, and Endurance (From New Birth to Eternal Glory) 1. Invitation to the Unbeliever The Christian life is not reserved for the religiously privileged or morally accomplished. It is an open call extended to every person—regardless of background, failures, or questions. At the heart of the…
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2.1 When God Called, They Said Yes
2. Human Responses to God 🔹 Story 1: Abraham Obeyed and Left His Homeland Main Characters: Abraham, GodStory Summary: God called Abraham to leave his country and family to go to a land He would show him. Abraham obeyed without knowing the destination, trusting God’s promise.Key Verses: Genesis 12:1–4; Hebrews…
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2.8 Faithful but Suffering (Responses)
🔹 Story 1: Job Remained Faithful Amid Suffering Main Characters: Job, Satan, God, Job’s friendsStory Summary: Job was a righteous man who lost his health, wealth, and children in a series of tragedies. Though deeply afflicted, he did not abandon his faith in God.Key Verses: Job 1–2; 19:25–27; 42:10–17Theme Connection:…
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3.3 God Chooses the Younger Over the Older
🔹 Story 1: Jacob Chosen Over Esau Main Characters: Jacob, Esau, Isaac, RebekahStory Summary: Though Esau was the firstborn, God chose Jacob to carry on the covenant blessing. Jacob received both the birthright and the blessing, fulfilling God’s sovereign plan.Key Verses: Genesis 25:21–34; 27:1–40; Romans 9:10–13Theme Connection: God’s choice reversed…
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3.11 Stories of Calling from a Young Age
🔹 Story 1: Samuel Heard God as a Boy Main Characters: Samuel, Eli, GodStory Summary: As a young boy serving in the temple, Samuel heard God call him during the night. Though unfamiliar with God’s voice, he responded in obedience and became a prophet in Israel.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 3:1–21Theme…
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4.8 Faithful but Suffering (Struggle)
Faithful but Suffering 🔹 Story 1: Job Lost Everything Yet Remained Faithful Main Characters: Job, Satan, Job’s friends, GodStory Summary: Job was a blameless man who suffered immense loss—his children, health, and wealth. Despite confusion and sorrow, he never cursed God and ultimately was restored.Key Verses: Job 1–2; 19:25–27; 42:10–17Theme…
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5.7 Stories of Dreams and Visions
🔹 Story 1: Joseph’s Prophetic Dreams Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, JacobStory Summary: As a teenager, Joseph had dreams that foretold his rise to leadership and his family bowing to him. Though mocked and betrayed, his dreams were fulfilled in Egypt.Key Verses: Genesis 37:1–11; 41:14–32Theme Connection: God reveals future purposes…
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6.7 Stories of Faith Passed to the Next Generation
🔹 Story 1: Abraham to Isaac – Covenant Faith Continued Main Characters: Abraham, Isaac, GodStory Summary: God made a covenant with Abraham and reaffirmed it to Isaac, who learned to walk in the same trust and obedience. Isaac built altars and called on the Lord as his father had.Key Verses:…