To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.

The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.

To suffer, to experience. Pascho. He learned obedience through what He suffered. Suffering is not wasted in God's economy. It produces something that ease never can.

Left behind, bequeathed. Hypolimpánō. Christ suffered for us, leaving behind an example that we should follow in his steps. What is passed on shapes what comes after. Leave something worth following.

Pattern, example to follow. Hypogrammós. Christ suffered for you, leaving you a hypogrammós to follow in his steps. His life is not merely inspiration but instruction. Follow the pattern exactly.

Follow after, accompany closely. Epakoloutheo. Signs follow those who believe; mercy and goodness follow all the days of our lives. What you pursue determines what follows you.

Footstep, track, path. Ichnos. We are called to walk in the footsteps of the faith Abraham had. Follow the tracks left by those who walked before you in faithfulness.