Call to Follow
Scripture
Mark 1:14-20
Outline
How did the ministry of the gospel begin? Disciples have been an extremely important part in Jesus’ salvation plan from the very beginning!
I] Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom: Message (14-15)
The Time and Place (14)
The Content (15): Repent is turn from. Believe is turn to
II] Issuing a Call to Follow: Disciples (16, 17, 19)
1) The decision is made by God actively seeking people
2) The condition is to demonstrate God's power
3) The purpose is to follow the Lord Himself
4) The work is to be fishers of men
III] How they responded to the call (18,20)
Immediately, abandon the net, and follow
Conclusion
The word "ecclesia" is identical to the Lord's call to disciples on that day.
Discussion Questions
1) How important are the disciples in the Lord Jesus' plan of salvation?
2) Can a called person boast of their abilities? Or use their inability as an excuse to reject God?
3) In what aspects of life have you not yet followed the Lord? Why?
4) Why are the disciples not enthusiastic about sharing the gospel today?
5) Today, the Lord calls you to follow Him; what are you reluctant to give up?