Mark 1:14 -20, After John was put inprison, Jesus went into Galilee,proclaiming the good news of God.“The time has come,” he said. “Thekingdom of God is near. Repent andbelieve the good news!” As Jesuswalked beside the Sea of Galilee, hesaw Simon and his brother Andrewcasting a net into the lake, for theywere fishermen.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and Iwill make you fishers of men.” Atonce they left their nets and followedhim. When he had gone a littlefurther, he saw James, son ofZebedee and his brother John in aboat, preparing their nets. Withoutdelay he called them, and they lefttheir father Zebedee in the boat withthe hired men and followed him.

AdventureTruth:

His __________

compels me

compassion

When those who are called to fish don’tfish, they fight! When energy to be usedoutside is used inside the result isexplosive! Instead of casting nets, wecast stones. Instead of extendinghelping hands, we point accusingfingers. Instead of being fishers of thelost, we become critics of the saved.Rather than helping the hurting, we hurtthe helpers.

Pastor and Author Max Lucado

Jesus wants us to go fishing… He says

it’s ______! urgent

“The time has come,” he said.“The kingdom of God is near.Repent and believe the goodnews!” Mark

1:15

When he saw the crowds, he hadcompassion on them, because theywere harassed and helpless, like sheepwithout a shepherd. Then he said tohis disciples, “The harvest is plentifulbut the workers are few. Ask the Lordof the harvest, therefore, to send outworkers into his harvest field.”

Matthew 9:36-38

AdventureTruth:

His compassion

compels me

Jesus wants us to go fishing… He says

“I ____ _____ you…”will make

Finally, all of you, live in harmonywith one another; be sympathetic,love as brothers, be compassionateand humble. Do not repay evil withevil or insult with insult, but withblessing, because to this you werecalled so that you may inherit ablessing.

For “Whoever would love life andsee good days must keep histongue from evil and his lips fromdeceitful speech. He must turnfrom evil and do good; he mustseek peace and pursue it. For theeyes of the Lord are on therighteous and his ears are attentiveto their prayer, but the face of theLord is against those who do evil.”

Who is going to harm you if youare eager to do good? But even ifyou should suffer for what is right,you are blessed. “Do not fear whatthey fear; do not be frightened.”But in your hearts set apart Christas Lord.” I Peter 3:8-

15a

I will make you…

-Jesus

AdventureTruth:

His compassion

compels me

What’s needed for fishing?

A pole and a worm

pole = tongue

worm = words

Always be prepared to give ananswer to everyone who asksyou to give the reason for thehope that you have. But do thiswith gentleness and respect… I Peter

3:15b

AdventureTruth:

His compassion

compels me

“Jesus, give me compassion and words to speak.”