The document discusses how God calls people to higher purposes based on biblical examples like Peter, James, John, Paul, Samuel, and Moses. It notes that God calls believers to eternal glory, life, salvation, and forgiveness of sins. While people are not worthy of the calling due to their own merits, they are called to walk worthily by being humble, giving their best efforts, and striving toward heavenly goals.

1. A Higher Calling Hebrews 3:1

2. Bible Examples of those whom God Called Higher Peter, James and John (Mark 1:16-20) Paul (Acts 26:11-18) Samuel (1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 15:1) Gideon (Judges 6:11-12) Moses (Exodus 3:1-10; Deut. 34:10-12)

3. God Calls US Higher! To eternal glory (1 Peter 5:10) To eternal life (1 Timothy 6:12) To be saved and sanctified (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) To receive remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-40) To come out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9-10)

4. Are We Worthy of Our Calling? We were not called because of our achievements or worthiness. (2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Corinthians 1:26) But we need to walk worthy of our calling! In lowliness and humility (Ephesians 4:1-2; Numbers 12:3) Giving our best effort (1 Thessalonians 2:12; Philippians 1:27)

5. “ My friends, I don't feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I run toward the goal, so that I can win the prize of being called to heaven …” -- Philippians 3:13-14 CEV