Consider the Word, January 21, 2021

Consider the Word, January 21, 2021
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Readings for January 24

• Jonah 3:1-5, 10
• Psalm 62:6-14
• 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
• Mark 1:14-20

 
Collect

Almighty God,

by grace alone you call us

and accept us in your service.

Strengthen us by your Spirit,

and make us worthy of your call;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 
Reading: Mark 1:14-20

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea - for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

 
Reflection Questions

1. Is the invitation, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people,” really a metaphor about proselytization? Or, can some other interpretation be considered?
2. What is the “good news”?

 
Closing Prayer

God of the prophets,

you call us from evil to serve you.

Fulfill in us your commonwealth of justice and joy,

that the light of your presence

may be revealed to all nations,

to the glory of Jesus' name. Amen.

 
The Message: Mark 1:14-20

^14-15 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.”

^16-18 Passing along the beach of Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew net-fishing. Fishing was their regular work. Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass.” They didn’t ask questions. They dropped their nets and followed.

^19-20 A dozen yards or so down the beach, he saw the brothers James and John, Zebedee’s sons. They were in the boat, mending their fishnets. Right off, he made the same offer. Immediately, they left their father Zebedee, the boat, and the hired hands, and followed.

 
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