Thesis: God chooses ordinary, ill equipped and weak instruments to represent Him and do His extraordinary work! Mark exposes readers to the figure of a divine, kingly, Messiah, The Son of God who engages people at their turf. HE becomes one of them.
Jesus called HIS disciples:
1.... where they were v.16 * In Galilee - to fulfill the prophecy Is 9:1 ** Galilee not too popular for his proximity to gentiles
2.... As they were v.16 * Fishermen were Synagogue rejects ** God is in the business of calling and equipping ordinary people to do extraordinary things - John 2:25/Rom 9:11 *** Simon and Andrew/James and John
3....to an extraordinary work v.17 * Fishermen to "tell the Good News" ** Be "witnesses" *** to set doctrinal foundation **** to be pillars along with the prophets
4..... to Himself v. 17 * Have a relationship with Jesus ** Mk 8:34-38
If God calls you, He will enable, equip and prepare you for every good work!
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
