Mark 1 16 20 Passing alongside the Sea

Mark 1: 16 -20 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. ”[f] 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 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.

Mark 1: 16 -20 Jesus Calls the Disciples 1. Jesus Leads Us 2. Jesus Changes Us 3. Jesus Gives Our Lives Meaning

Jesus Leads Us We must forsake something Sin Way of Life (Job) Ourselves Other Authorities Relationships Following Jesus means a new direction Application: What are you following?

Job Advertisement! • Long hours! Lots of OT! Must work weekends! • Must be willing to travel. . . by foot! No first class! • Dangerous! Potential threats! Unstable political climate! • Will not pay for hotels! • You will be exposed to public ridicule and persecution! • COMPENSATION: No pay! No insurance! No pension! No housing fund! No paid vacation! • QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED: Complete obedience, selfdenial, 100% submission to boss all the time.

Benefits! • Learn face to face with the Creator of the world! • Become friends with the King of Kings. • Discover real joy. • Gain new purpose in life. • Eternal life.

Jesus Leads Us We must forsake something Sin Way of Life (Job) Ourselves Other Authorities Relationships Following Jesus means a new direction Application: What are you following?

The Commands of Jesus Repent – Matthew 4: 17 Rejoice – Matthew 5: 11 -12 Let your lite shine – Matthew 5: 16 Be reconciled with your brother – Matthew 5: 23 -26 Do not lust – Matthew 5: 28 -30 Keep your word - Matthew 5: 37 Go the second mile – Matthew 5: 38 -42 Love your enemies – Matthew 5: 44 -46 Be perfect – Matthew 5: 46 -48 Judge not – Matthew 7: 1 -3

The Commands of Jesus Do unto others what you would have them do to you – Matthew 7: 12 Pray for more workers in the harvest – Matthew 9: 37 -38 Don't fear people, but fear God – Matthew 10: 28 Deny yourself – Luke 9: 23 -25 Forgive – Matthew 18: 21 -22 Pay taxes – Matthew 22: 19 -21 Love the Lord and your neighbor – Matthew 22: 37 -40 Await His return – Matthew 24: 42 -44 Baptize others – Matthew 28: 19 -20 Make disciples – Matthew 28: 19 -20

Jesus Changes Us I will make you Fisher's of Men! Application: What kind of goals do you have? How can you reach your goals?

Jesus Gives Our Lives Meaning “Catching” people has eternal value Our lives have a purpose because people have souls Application: Fishing for men requires patience, time, and tools

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Conclusion Jesus is calling you to follow Him! Will you answer His call?

Discussion Questions 1. Are there any areas in which Jesus' call to follow Him conflicts with another command, call, or authority in your life? How can you solve this conflict? 2. If someone asked you why you are following Jesus, what would you say? 3. How can you become a better fisher of men? Tools? Methods? Lifestyle? Prayer? 4. Is there a way you can use the current virus situation to "fish men? " 5. How will you obey Jesus' call to “Follow Me!” this week? Is there something new you need to do in order to better follow Him?