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Part 1: Fishing For PeopleMark 1 v 1 - 20
Steve Petch10th January 2016
Fishing For People
• To introduce the series
• To give some background to the book of Mark
• To send you home believing three things and with one thing to do
My aims today:
Fishing For People
“Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1v17)
A Christian who is not actively engaged in the process of fishing for people has
forgotten what Jesus called them to do!
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The background to Mark:
• John Mark wrote down what Peter taught …• ... accurately, though not in order• It was in circulation from the early days of the church• It’s fast paced and full of action• It’s a record of an eye witness account• It’s Peter’s testimony of his life with Jesus
It was, and still is, inspired by the Holy Spirit
Fishing For People
• To introduce the series
• To give some background to the book of Mark
• To send you home believing three things and with one thing to do
My aims today:
Fishing For People
“The beginning …... of the gospel …
... of Jesus …... Christ …
... the Son of God” (Mark 1v1)
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Mark does not include a Christmas story …
Why not?
It’s Peter’s testimony – he wasn’t there
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Peter’s Experience:John the Baptist appeared baptising people
John said the messiah would come after him and would baptise people with the Holy Spirit
Jesus arrives and is baptised in water
The Holy Spirit descends on him visibly
God the Father speaks audibly: “You are my beloved son”
Jesus disappears off the scene again
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“The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1v15)
Jesus starts teaching:
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“Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1v17)
Jesus calls (Simon) Peter:
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1. Christians are still called to ‘fish for people’
2. We can learn to do this by following Jesus more closely
Our primary calling is to be followers of Jesus
Three things to believe:
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1. Christians are still called to ‘fish for people’
2. We can learn to do this by following Jesus more closely
3. Believe that Jesus can suddenly and powerfully impact people’s lives today
Three things to believe:
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Read Marks’ gospel
One thing to do:
Part 1: Fishing For PeopleMark 1 v 1 - 20
Steve Petch10th January 2016