In this series the challenge and opportunity for us all is to come open-handed and look for who Jesus really is, listen with fresh ears to what he said, and see with new lenses what he did. All so that we can know what it is to really follow Jesus.
The verse we are studying this week is below:
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18
What Jesus doesn't say is "Come, I have a theological system which I would like you to investigate; I have certain theories that I'd like you to think over; I have an ethical system I'd like to discuss with you." Jesus simply says "follow me".