Embracing Divine Calling: A Journey of Chosen Co-Workers
Tell someone about
a team or group
you’ve really
enjoyed being a
part of
…and why it was
enjoyable.
Chosen Co-Workers
Mark 1:14-20
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After John was put in prison, Jesus went
into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of
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“The time has come,” he said. “The
kingdom of God has come near. Repent and
believe the good news!”
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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.
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“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will
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At once
they left their nets and followed him.
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When he had gone a little farther, he saw
James son of Zebedee and his brother John
in a boat, preparing their nets.
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Without delay
he called them, and they left their father
Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and
followed him.
The year between Mark 1:13 & 14
The year between Mark 1:13 & 14
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After John was put in prison, Jesus
went into Galilee….”
Assyrian conquest of the Northern
Kingdom of Israel
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of
God has come near. Repent and believe the
good news!”
(Mark 1:15)
•
Now is the time!
•
God’s rule in your life is available…and
necessary.
•
Repent!
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of
God has come near. Repent and believe the
good news!”
(Mark 1:15)
REPENTANCE:
•
Humility
•
Recognition of sin
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Turning from sin
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Turning to God
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of
God has come near. Repent and believe the
good news!”
(Mark 1:15)
•
Now is the time!
•
God’s rule in your life is available…and
necessary.
•
Repent!
•
Believe the Good News!
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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 send you out to fish for people.”
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.
What were Peter, Andrew, James and
John doing when Jesus chose them?
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers:
1.
Hard-working, responsible.
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers:
1.
Hard-working, responsible.
2.
Teachable--
“Come, follow me,” Jesus
said.”
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers:
1.
Hard-working, responsible.
2.
Teachable--
“Come, follow me,” Jesus
said.”
3.
People-passionate (more than
career and accomplishment
driven).
In this narrative inspired by scriptures from Mark and Psalms, explore the significance of being chosen by divine grace. Through the portrayal of Jesus calling his disciples, delve into the transformative power of belonging to a group with a shared purpose and mission. Witness how the chosen ones set aside their former lives to embark on a path of service and fellowship, guided by faith and devotion.
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Tell someone about a team or group you ve really enjoyed being a part of and why it was enjoyable.
Chosen Co-Workers Mark 1:14-20
Psalm 1:1Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Two types of divine choosing: 1.) Adoption into God s family. 2.) Commissioning for divine service.
ChosenElectPredestined (Mt. 24:31; Rm. 11:7; 2 Tim. 2:10; Titus 1:1; 1 Pt. 1:1; Rm. 8:29-30; Eph 1:5, 11).
Two types of divine choosing: 1.) Adoption into God s family. 2.) Commissioning for divine service.
Mark 1:14-20 14After 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 has come near. Repent and believe the good news! 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
Mark 1:14-20 17 Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. 18At once they left their nets and followed him. 19When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.20Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee .
Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel
The time has come, he said. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! (Mark 1:15) Now is the time! God s rule in your life is available and necessary. Repent!
The time has come, he said. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! (Mark 1:15) REPENTANCE: Humility Recognition of sin Turning from sin Turning to God
The time has come, he said. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! (Mark 1:15) Now is the time! God s rule in your life is available and necessary. Repent! Believe the Good News!
Mark 1:16-20 16As 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 send you out to fish for people. 18At once they left their nets and followed him. 19When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.20Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
What were Peter, Andrew, James and John doing when Jesus chose them?
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers: 1. Hard-working, responsible.
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers: 1. Hard-working, responsible. 2. Teachable-- Come, follow me, Jesus said.
Traits Jesus looks for in co-workers: 1. Hard-working, responsible. 2. Teachable-- Come, follow me, Jesus said. 3. People-passionate (more than career and accomplishment driven).
