Make-up: January 22, 2012

On January 22nd, we had a lesson title: "Jesus Calls the First Disciples". Below, you will see a brief highlight of the lesson with scripture and key words. We ask you to read the bible text, the key words and the quick recap. Then, in the comment section, respond by stating what the lesson meant to you and answering the big question.

Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Bible Text: 

Mark 1:14–20; Luke 5:1–11

Lesson Focus:  

With the miraculous catch of fish, Jesus called ordinary people, just like us, to be disciples.

Big Question: 

I'm just a kid—what can I do that's important enough to be a disciple?

Key Words:  

MIRACLE, DISCIPLE, ORDINARY, FAITH

Definitions of Key Words

MIRACLE: an extraordinary occurrence ascribed to God that surpasses all known human powers or natural forces.

DISCIPLE: a professed follower of Jesus Christ.

ORDINARY: something of no special quality or interest; a commonplace, unexceptional event.

FAITH: the act of placing one's total confidence or trust in God. Faith means believing in God and God's teachings.

5 Quick Point Summary

Shortly after beginning his public ministry of teaching and healing, Jesus called his first disciples, the fishermen Simon, James, and John.

From the start, Jesus called ordinary people to follow him. It is a clear sign that Jesus will use people from many folds for the good of his kingdom.

The miracles of Jesus were signs that God is powerful and loving. They got people's attention and opened their hearts to receive the good news of God's kingdom.

The call of Jesus is absolute, disrupting the lives of potential recruits. It is a call to make changes in our lives, to think differently, and, most of all, to live differently.

Jesus calls us out of our old lives and into the new.