The Purpose Why God Calls Us – Basic 4 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

The Purpose Why God Calls Us

God doesn’t call us without a reason. He has special purposes:

To Do His Work

• God needs people to help build His kingdom
• He wants us to serve in His church
• He calls us to spread the Gospel message
• Every person has a special job from God

To Be His Representatives

• We show God’s love to others
• We act like Jesus in our daily lives
• People see God through our good behavior
• We are God’s ambassadors on earth

To Help Others

• God calls us to care for the poor and needy
• We help sick people get better
• We comfort those who are sad or lonely
• We teach people who don’t know about God

To Build His Church

• Some are called to be pastors
• Others are called to be teachers or evangelists
• Some help with music and worship
• Everyone has a role in making the church strong

To Make the World Better

• God wants us to bring peace where there is fighting
• We should help make our communities safer
• We work to stop hunger and poverty
• We care for God’s creation and environment

To Glorify God

• Everything we do should honor God
• Our lives should make people praise God
• We use our talents to show God’s greatness
• We live to make God famous

Ways We Need to Respond to God’s Call

When God calls us, we should respond in these ways:

Listen Carefully

• Pay attention when God speaks through the Bible
• Listen during prayer time
• Be quiet so we can hear God’s voice
• Ask God to help us understand His message

Say “Yes” to God

• Accept God’s call with joy
• Don’t make excuses or complain
• Be willing to do what God asks
• Trust that God knows what’s best for us

Obey Immediately

• Don’t delay when God calls
• Start doing what God wants right away
• Follow God’s instructions step by step
• Don’t wait until we feel ready

Prepare Ourselves

• Study the Bible to know God better
• Pray regularly to stay close to God
• Learn new skills that will help us serve
• Ask other Christians to teach us

Have Faith

• Believe that God will help us succeed
• Trust God even when the task seems hard
• Remember that God is always with us
• Don’t be afraid of challenges

Stay Committed

• Don’t give up when things get difficult
• Keep serving God even when others don’t
• Be faithful in small things and big things
• Remember God’s call is for life, not just a short time

Benefits of God’s Call

When we answer God’s call, we receive many blessings:

Personal Benefits

Peace and Joy:

• We feel happy knowing we’re doing God’s will
• We have peace in our hearts
• We don’t worry about our future
• We feel satisfied and fulfilled

God’s Protection:

• God watches over us and keeps us safe
• He provides everything we need
• He helps us through difficult times
• We never face challenges alone

Spiritual Growth:

• We become closer to God
• Our faith becomes stronger
• We learn to pray better
• We understand the Bible more

Benefits to Others

Helping People:

• Others receive help through our service
• People learn about God through us
• We bring hope to those who are hopeless
• We make life better for many people

Building Community:

• Our service brings people together
• We help create stronger families
• Communities become more peaceful
• Society becomes more caring and loving

Eternal Benefits

Rewards in Heaven:

• God will reward us for faithful service
• We will receive crowns in heaven
• Jesus will say “Well done, good servant”
• We will have treasures in heaven that last forever

Legacy:

• Our good work continues after we die
• People remember our kindness
• Our children learn to serve God too
• The world becomes better because we lived

Examples of People Who Answered God’s Call

• Moses – Led God’s people out of Egypt
• David – Became a great king who loved God
• Mary – Said yes to becoming Jesus’ mother
• Paul – Traveled to tell people about Jesus
• Samuel – Served as God’s prophet from childhood

How Children Can Answer God’s Call

Even as children, you can respond to God’s call by:

• Being kind to classmates
• Helping at home and school
• Sharing toys and food with others
• Praying for family and friends
• Learning Bible verses
• Singing worship songs
• Telling friends about Jesus

Remember

• God has a special purpose for your life
• You are never too young to serve God
• Answering God’s call brings great joy
• God will always help you do what He asks
• Your obedience to God makes Him happy

Memory Verse

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11