Scripture
Primary passage
Matthew 4:19
Primary passage · World English Bible
Mark
Mark 1:17
Unreviewed grouped account · World English Bible
John
John 12:26
Unreviewed grouped account · World English Bible
The command
Hear what Jesus commands.
Answer Jesus’ personal call by attaching your life to Him, learning His way, and joining His mission.
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 this reveals
What this reveals about God.
Jesus calls ordinary people to stay near Him, learn His way, and receive a new direction for their lives.
Practice this command
Take one concrete step.
Choose one area where Jesus’ way conflicts with your routine. Take one specific obedient step and tell another believer what you chose.
Discuss
Talk about it.
What might following Jesus require you to leave, rearrange, or learn in this season?
Pray
Pray this.
Jesus, lead us today. Give us courage to follow where you call and to care about the people you seek.
Teach
Teach it simply.
Describe discipleship as being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and joining His work.
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