What if everything you thought you knew about being a Christian was just the beginning?

In this eye-opening message, Pastor Kelly Goins kicks off our new series "Made: The Making of a Disciple" by answering a critical question: What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

Drawing from the rich cultural context of first-century Israel, Pastor Kelly explains the profound significance of what happened when Jesus approached four fishermen and said, "Follow Me." These weren't the best and brightest—they were the ones who didn't make the cut. But Jesus saw something in them that no one else did.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-Why rabbis were so highly respected in Jewish culture

-What it meant to be "covered in the dust of your rabbi"

-The radical nature of Jesus choosing His disciples (instead of them choosing Him)

-Why the goal isn't just to know what Jesus knows, but to become like Him

-How to live with the awareness that Jesus believes in you

Pastor Kelly makes it clear: Becoming a disciple isn't about trying harder—it's about gazing longer at Jesus. It's not a one-time event but a lifelong process of transformation, learning to love like Jesus, talk like Jesus, and live like Jesus.

If you've ever felt like you don't measure up or that you're not good enough, this message will remind you of a powerful truth: Jesus has chosen you, believes in you, and is inviting you to follow Him step by step.

Key Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

About the Series: "Made: The Making of a Disciple" is a transformative series designed to help us understand what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can make disciples who make disciples.

Connect with Watts Bar Community Church: www.wattsbarchurch.com

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