The Message of Jesus

Mark 1:14–20 ESV

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.

1. The message of Jesus is good news for all. (vs. 14)

Isaiah 52:7 ESV

7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”

2. The message of Jesus calls for change. (vs. 15)

Mark 10:15 ESV

15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

3. The message of Jesus requires us to make a choice. (vs. 16-20)

John 12:32 ESV

32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”