Fishing. This is the metaphor Jesus used to describe the mission of making disciples to his first disciples. They understood fishing for fish, but fishing for people was totally unfamiliar to them. To become effective at fishing for people, they'd need to follow Jesus' lead into the unfamiliar.
Fishing: Into the Unfamiliar - Justin Chapman
Mark 1:14–20
February 6, 2022 • Justin Chapman
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At a dinner party with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus described the mission of fishing as a doctor healing the sick. It can be uncomfortable to tell people that they're sick. In this sermon, Pastor Quentin unpacks how Jesus made that really good news for people. By following Jesus' example, we can help people understand the good news too.