John Wells - May 31st, 2026 - The Call of GodThe Call of God•Characteristics•Challenges•ChoiceCalled by God…Invited to HisTable Matthew • Those invited would not come• Paid no attention• Made excuses• Rejected the King’s offer• The call went out to those in the streets• The good, bad, poor, blind and the lame“ COME FOR ALL THINGSARE READY ”Matthew Called by God – John 1: 10-13Called of GodFor centuries God has been calling his people to himself – Abraham, Jacob, Samuel, David,Gideon, Nehimiah, Daniel, Mathew, Paul, ….etc.• It’s Personal – (John • According to His Purpose (Rom • Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, or noble (1 Cor • High calling – a call to partnership with Jesus Christ our Lord (1 Cor • Holy calling – to be separated unto God (1 Peter • One Hope – It’s a call to unity – called to one body (Eph • A call to remain – not to walk away from earthy responsibilities ( 1 Cor • A call to peace – be in a state of peace in your heart (Col • A call to side with Jesus Christ Rev Revelation 17: 13-14Response to the Call of God• Who will Respond ?• Revelation – God reveals himself in the person of Jesus Christ• Rejection – His own people and many others reject him• REVELATION leads to a choice – REJECTION or REGENERATION• “ I will not have this man to reign over me” or “ I will receive Him”• Regeneration – the right to become the children of God