Mark 1:14-20
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 is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
[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 make you fishers of men." [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.
Repentance involves two turns. There is a negative turn away from sin and a positive turn toward God. It is a turning to God away from sin, whether sins of thought or action.
Questions for Reflection
1. How did Jesus want people to respond to the fact that the kingdom of God was near? (1:15)2. What did Jesus tell the people they must do besides believe His good news? (1:15)
3. Whom did Jesus call to be His followers? (1:16, 19)
4. What does it mean to be “fishers of men”? (1:17)
5. What does Jesus ask all of us to do?
6. What can you learn from the disciples’ response to Jesus’ call?
