As Christians, we only have three things that are required of us: love God, love our neighbor as ourselves, and make disciples. To make disciples means to be witnesses of Christ in order to bring others into a relationship with Christ. When Jesus called Simon and Andrew to follow him he was very clear, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people” (Mark 1:17). The call to make disciples was clear from the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry through the very end. In fact, at the end of Matthew before Jesus ascends to the Father, Jesus’ last words to his followers were no, “Go and find a comfortable church and have covered dish dinners.” His last words were not, “Go and sing the songs you like in worship.” He didn’t say, “Be good little boys and girls. Stay out of trouble.” He didn’t say, “Ke…
The Great Omission
Mark 1:14-20
Mark 1:14-20
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by Charley Reeb
by Charley Reeb
CSS Publishing Co., Inc., Mission Possible!: Cycle B sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, by Charley Reeb