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THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING

Text: Ephesians 1; Hebrews 3:1
12 February 2012

(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 )