12 February 2012
THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING
THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING
Text: Ephesians 1; Hebrews 3:1
- Series:
- Abound in Hope
Message Notes
(I) THE CALL OF GOD
1. Associated with mighty servants of God
2. Amazing Calls in the Scriptures
a) The Call of Abraham ( Genesis 12 )
b) The Call of Moses ( Exodus 2 )
c) The Call of Isaiah ( Isaiah 6 )
d) The Call of Jeremiah ( Jeremiah 1 )
e) The Call of the Disciples/Apostles ( Luke 6:12-13 )
(II) THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING
1. It is to be fathomed in prayer (Ephesians 1:15)
2. The things we must pray for to fathom God’s Call
a) The Spirit of wisdom and revelation ( Ephesians 1:17 )
b) Knowledge ( Ephesians 1:17 )
c) Understanding and enlightenment ( Ephesians 1:18 )
(III) A GLORIOUS PERSPECTIVE
1. Partakers of the Heavenly Calling (Hebrews 3:1)
a) Christ had a heavenly calling
i) He was Sent Forth (Apostle) ( Hebrews 3:1 )
ii) He was anointed “High Priest” ( Hebrews 3:1 )
b) We share in the same heavenly Calling
i) We are sent forth too ( John 20:21 )
ii) We are called “a royal priesthood” ( 1 Peter 2:21 )
2. Power for Ministry
a) God’s Power is available to us ( Ephesians 1:19 )
b) This is to be prayed for and realised ( Ephesians 1:19 )