Effective calling: An act of God the Father, speaking through the human proclamation of the gospel, in which he summons people to Christ through the Holy Spirit, in such a way that they respond in saving faith. 

📖 Bible Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

(Romans 8:30; John 6:37, 44; 1 Corinthians 1:9, 24; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Peter 2:9; John 16:8-11; Romans 8:14; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; Titus 3:5; Acts 16:14)

👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:

1. God calls people through the gospel. 

2. God calls people by the power of the Spirit. 

3. God calls people to share in the glory of Christ.

1. Listen to God's call.

2. Pray for our loved ones. 

3. Trust in the Spirit’s work. 

🎙Discussion:

How does understanding God’s effective calling inspire us to pray persistently for our loved ones’ salvation?

🙏🏼 Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to salvation through the power of Your Word and Spirit. I recognize that my faith is not my own doing but a gift from You. Help me to trust in Your calling and walk in the assurance that You complete the work You begin. May I respond with joy and obedience, sharing the gospel boldly, knowing that You are the One who draws people to Christ. Lord God, I pray that You will open the hearts of my loved ones so that they too will become followers of Jesus. I ask that the Spirit will soften their hearts that they may believe in the gospel and surrender their lives to Jesus. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.