Sermon Notes 9/13/26

The Way to Life

Follow Jesus

Mark 1:16-20 ESV

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.  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.

1) How did the first disciples respond to Jesus’ call to follow him?

2) What happens when someone begins to follow and obey Jesus?

3) How does the church live out Christ’s mission today?

SMALL GROUP/FAMILY DISCUSSION

Following Jesus

And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1:17) As we journey through the gospel of Mark, we will be utilizing the Discovery Bible Study method (you can find more resources online at dbsgroups.com).

1. Read Mark 1:16-20 aloud.

2. What stands out to you? What does it reveal about God? What does it reveal about people?

3. How can you specifically live out you’re learning in the text?

4. Mission: Who can you tell this week about what you discovered? Share with the group. Take time to pray over each person by name. Pray for our church to not only grow in the knowledge of the gospel but for everyone to grow in sharing what they learn with others.