Go Fish: A New Agenda
Key Scriptures
Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God, and saying, "The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God's purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation]." As Jesus walked by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon's brother, Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him [becoming his disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
Mark 1:14b-18 AMP
Mark 1:14b-18 AMP
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group
What is something that you enjoyed doing when growing up that you no longer do? (Activity, sport, hobby, etc...)
Start thinking. Ask a question or two to get your group thinking.
What is the "good news of God"? What does it mean that "the kingdom of God is near"?
Put yourself in the shoes of Simon and Andrew. What would it have been like to leave everything that you know, everything that you have planned, and follow Jesus? (Thoughts, emotions, etc...)
Put yourself in the shoes of Simon and Andrew. What would it have been like to leave everything that you know, everything that you have planned, and follow Jesus? (Thoughts, emotions, etc...)
Start sharing. Choose a question or two to create openness.
In what ways have you reached out to the people around you? If you haven't yet, what is one way that you could start?
What obstacles are keeping you from "fishing"? How can you overcome them?
What obstacles are keeping you from "fishing"? How can you overcome them?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
God, thank you that you have empowered each of us to be able to impact peoples' lives for all of eternity. Thank you Lord for giving us the message of freedom in Christ. Help us to be bold in how we love others and tell them about you, Jesus, and all that you've done for us! In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
Start doing. Commit to these steps and live them out this week.
It's our mission to love people into a growing relationship with Jesus! God has given us people in our lives that we come in contact with throughout each of our weeks; who are you loving into a growing relationship with Jesus? Be intentional! Look for opportunities and be a blessing to those around you!