Mari Ikeda

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Jesus Is Calling Us (Mark 1:14-20)

1. Repent and believe the good news (14-15)

14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

2. Come, follow me (16-20)

16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

 a. Jesus comes to meet us

 b. To make a journey together

 c. By denying ourselves

Summary

Each of us is called by Jesus in each situation we are in to make a journey with Him. This journey is to witness what Jesus does and says. Let us listen carefully to His calling, and seek where He is heading, what He wants us.

For Discussion

1) Are you listening to Jesus’ calling?
2) What does it mean specifically to you to deny yourself and follow Jesus?