How has God called you in the past? How is He calling you today? What questions about His calling are you asking right now?
What do we mean when we talk about corporate calling from God? Is it different or the same as our personal calling?
Talking about calling, we mainly focus on the ways God communicates with us. Do you agree that it can also be a two-way conversation? How does the “us-to-God” part happen?
What are some of the reasons we call on God? What prompts these cries, both for us personally and for our churches?
Start a list of the different Hebrew and Greek words mentioned in the devotional that are associated with calling. How do these words from Scripture’s original languages help us better understand the topic?
Compare the calling of Zacharias, Mary, and Elizabeth. How are they similar? What are the differences? How does each person respond?
What is your salvation story? If you are studying with a group, take this time to tell others how you came to know Jesus as your Savior. And if you haven’t taken that step, go to www.moodybible.org/knowing-christ/.
God’s general call to us includes holiness and fellowship with Christ. How are you pursuing that part of your calling?
Has God’s call changed the direction of your life? Has it affected your personal ambition? Reflect on how following God has influenced your path in life.
Can you describe the difference between the Living Stone (and precious Cornerstone) and the living stones as discussed in 1 Peter 2? What does being a “living stone” mean to you?
Have you responded to a special call from God? How did He get your attention? What was your response?
Has God opened your eyes, maybe in a dramatic way, to His truth? Ask God to show you His will for your life and to reveal anything in your life that needs His correction.