16 As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 19 Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and went away to follow Him. Mark 1:16-20
Big Idea: When people truly follow Jesus, making disciples becomes the natural overflow of their lives.
JESUS CALLS US TO LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND – (Mark 1:18-20)
- Sometimes following Jesus means surrendering good things that have become ultimate things.
- A net becomes dangerous when it stops being something you use and becomes something you trust.
JESUS CALLS US TO BECOME DISCIPLE MAKERS – (Mark 1:17)
- Healthy disciples reproduce.
- Followers help others follow.
- Disciples make disciples.