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- The clear teaching of scripture is that all Christians are called to ministry. Earlier in Chapter 2, Paul wrote, "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
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Feb 19, 2024 · The Bible teaches that all Christians are called by God to serve in His kingdom. Will we respond like Isaiah with "Here am I, send me," or will we take the next-boat-to-Tarshish approach of Jonah? To better understand this subject we must see that there are three aspects of 'call' in every believers life.
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Jun 2, 2014 · Everyone who believes in Christ has a special calling to a particular sphere of obedience and ministry. Jeremiah was not just set apart for salvation, he was set apart for vocation. God had work for him to do....
- Background of Isaiah
- The Times
- Isaiah's Call to Ministry – Isaiah 6:1-11
- Call to Ministry Principles
The Prophet
Most of what we know about Isaiah himself comes from chapters 6-8; 36-39 of his book. He was the son of Amoz (not to be confused with Amos the prophet). There is, however, no information on Amoz. Isaiah lived and ministered in Jerusalem for 53 years from before 739 BC (the year King Uzziah died) to after 686 BC (the year King Hezekiah died). Isaiah wrote biographies of both kings which are referenced in II Chronicles (II Chronicles 26:22; 32:32). He was married and had at least two children w...
Of course, to understand any prophet requires a view of the times that he lived in and the conditions under which he operated. There were three elements that influenced the substance of Isaiah's ministry and preaching: 1. Prosperity - King Uzziah's reign (780-740 BC) was one of great prosperity. In the midst of this wealth, Isaiah denounced the man...
It is interesting to note that Isaiah mentions King Uzziah's death because it not only fixes the historic date of his vision (739 BC) but also his state of mind. Uzziah prospered as long as he followed the Lord but he eventually disobeyed God and had a tragic finish, dying as a leper in isolation. Isaiah had reason to be discouraged and disillusion...
Principle #1 – Veneration Before Activation
Isaiah was familiar with the temple (a worshipful attitude) before he was asked to do anything. The angels had six wings, four of these were used in acts of humility, only two were used for service. Jesus gave Mary's humble act of quiet learning the blessing over Martha's business in serving. First, we must humble ourselves and be devoted to worship and seeking the Lord's presence before we can be used in His service. We forget that our first and foremost responsibility is to adore God; the 1...
Principle #2 – Realization Before Visualization
You cannot serve God effectively if you don't have a true sense of yourself first. Look at the great servants of God in the Bible, their doubt and hesitation was often an acknowledgment of their true condition before God: 1. Abraham saw his and Sarah's advanced age. 2. Moses hesitated because of his perceived lack of "leadership skills." 3. Daniel continually expressed his guilt and failings before God. 4. Peter knew he was an unworthy sinner. 5. Paul called himself the greatest of sinners. 6...
Principle #3 – Consecration Before Confirmation
There are usually three steps involved in a call to ministry: Calling/Consecration/Confirmation 1. The first step is the "calling" itself. God, in some way, calls us to some task, some area of ministry. For a few, in the Bible, the call came through a vision, dream, or some other supernatural phenomenon (Moses and the burning bush or Paul had a vision). For most, however, it's an urging to serve in a particular way; or the recognition that we have a special ability; for others, it's a burden...
The privilege of being called and anointed is a great responsibility, and it is also a reminder of how deeply we all need God. Every great biblical leader, from Moses to David and the prophets to...
Mar 30, 2018 · A great way of helping make your decision is to compare what you're feeling to what the Bible has to say about ministry. This strategy for examining your heart is useful because it gives you insight into what it means to be a pastor or ministry leader. Here are some Bible verses on ministry to help:
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May 15, 2022 · God is calling you. How will you answer? Learn how your identity—and confidence—is tied to God’s presence in your life. God hasn’t called you because of who you are, but because of who HE is. This message helps you evaluate God’s calling on your life.
Feb 18, 2023 · The call to ministry is both an honor (Hebrews 5:4) and a grave responsibility. According to James 3:1, those who yield to the call to preach and teach the Word of God will be held to a higher standard of judgment.
