A study of the call of 14 godly women and men in the Bible
Below you will find a list of 14 godly men and women in the Bible who were called by God in unique ways in unique circumstances for unique purposes. Following the list is a simple Bible Study worksheet that has been designed to be used to explore their calling and your calling. One by one, read the passages about each person. Then, answer the 10 questions for each leader before moving to the next one.
It is important to note that the call to a greater and deeper engagement in God’s redemptive mission is not always a call to full-time vocational ministry. Many of the great men and women of God listed below were co-vocational leaders. They continued their career path while serving God and His people faithfully.
After completing these studies, please have conversations with your family your pastor, your mentors, and your friends to discern God’s leading for your life. The intent of this study is to help you discern how God is calling you to step more deeply into God’s mission. What are the specific implications for you?
Are you to take steps toward a more significant presence/engagement in:
Your neighborhood?
Your workplace?
The public square?
Business enterprises for the sake of the city?
Senior leadership IN the local church?
Some other church ministry role?
May God give you wisdom as you pursue His call on your life.
1. The call of Noah
Read Genesis 6:1-21 and 7:1-6
2. The call of Abraham
Read Genesis 11:27-32 and 12:1-8
3. The call of Sarah
ReadGenesis 17:15-21, 18:1-15, 21:1-7
4. The call of Jochabed
Read Exodus 1:1-2:11
5. The call of Moses
Read Exodus 3:1-22 and 4:1-17
6. The call of Isaiah
Read Isaiah 6:1-13
7. The call of Deborah
Read Judges 4
8. The call of Hannah
Read I Samuel 1-2
9. The call of Esther
Read Esther 1-4
10. The call of Jonah
Read Jonah 1, 2, and 3
11. The call of Mary
Read Luke 1:26-56
12. The call of Peter
Read Matthew 4:18-20, John 1:35-42, John 21:15-23
13. The call of Paul
Read Acts 9:1-22
14. The call of Priscilla
Read Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 26; Romans 16:3-5; I Corinthians 16:19
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A Bible Study Worksheet on the Call to a More Significant Role in God’s Redemptive Mission
Biblical character: _____________________ Text: __________________
Make copies so you can use a separate set of worksheets for each Bible character. Begin your time of study with prayer. Ask God to show you His plan for your life as you study His word. After you read the verses, it should take you 30-45 minutes to answer the questions. So, take your time. Take this seriously. Ask others to be praying for you as you seek God’s will for your life. Claim Proverbs 3:5, 6 for yourself as you study.
1. What was happening in this person’s world and life when he or she was called? What are some similarities or applications in your world and life today?
2. What was the occupation/lifestyle of the man or woman when called? What connections or lessons do you see that you could apply to your own life?
3. How did God get this person’s attention? What lessons can you learn from this person’s story about how God has sought to get your attention?
4. What did God ask this individual to do? How might God be asking you to do something similar?
5. What challenges or obstacles influenced the person’s initial response to the call? How are your challenges or obstacles similar? How has your response been similar?
6. How did God continue to deal with the person? How might God be continuing to deal with you in a similar way?
7. How did the woman or man eventually express submission to God? What implications does this have on how you can express your submission to God?
8. How did God use this person in ministry? Write down some initial thoughts, hopes, and dreams about how you can see God using you in a similar way.
9. What are lessons you can learn from this individual’s relationship with God?
10. How is God speaking to you through this person’s story?
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