Mark 1:14–20 (ESV) 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
- John the Baptist was in prison
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- Jesus had gone into the desert, as the nation of Israel had done
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- Jesus began to preach a familiar message, similar to John’s
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- The message of the Kingdom of God spoke to a long-held Jewish belief and desire
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16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
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- Fishing was a good way to make a living
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19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.
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- These fishermen were ordinary people with an extraordinary offer
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- What was the end goal of the offer?
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- What were the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples?
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Matthew 28:19–20a (NLT) 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.”
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- What does this mean he is teaching us?
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What is your response? What will you change/rethink/do differently?
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