Primary command
Answer Jesus’ personal call by attaching your life to Him, learning His way, and joining His mission.
Read the Scripture
Primary passage
Matthew 4:19
19 He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”
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Mark
Mark 1:17
17 Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”
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John
John 12:26
26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
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In context
Hear the whole passage.
Jesus addresses working fishermen beside the Sea of Galilee and calls them to leave their nets, follow Him, and become fishers of people.
What Jesus is forming in us
Jesus calls ordinary people to stay near Him, learn His way, and receive a new direction for their lives.
Practice this command
Take one clear step.
Choose one decision this week in which following Jesus will change your next step.
Discuss
Talk about it.
What does Jesus promise to form in those who follow Him?
Pray
Pray this.
Ask for willingness to follow before knowing every detail of the road.
Teach
Teach it simply.
Who could read this invitation with you?