Mark 1:14-20. "Jesus Assembles His Team!"

Pastor Tim Walsh's approach diving into Mark 1:14-20, exploring the Gospel of Mark as an "unexpected heist movie". You make ask how does a heist have any relation to the Gospel, well that's a great question to ask! Drawing parallels with classic heist films, Pastor Tim reflects on the crew that Jesus assembles at the beginning of his ministry. The crew, consisting of Simon, Andrew, James, and John, are not professionals but small business owners (fishermen) with a deep interest in spirituality.

We get to dive into the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that the first disciples were individuals who had already known Jesus and supported his ministry before being called into a three-year apprenticeship. The discussion expands to the broader theological concept of the call into ministry, drawing connections between the call experienced by the original disciples and the contemporary call into ministry for church workers.

A crucial point is made to dispel the notion that being a full-time church worker is the only genuine response to the Gospel message. Keep in mind though, Tim emphasizes that church workers are not superior Christians and shares a personal wish for a native Long Islander or even anyone within a community to enter called ministry, highlighting the importance of raising up new leaders within the church overall. Join us in Mark 1 verses 14-20  as we discuss the assembly of Jesus and his disciples..


This Sunday sermon, based on Mark 1 verses 14-20, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on January 21, 2024.  This sermon is preached by pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

Our services are at 9:30am every Sunday morning, at our campus in Dix Hills on Long Island. Visit our website for more information, at www.graceofgod.church 


Intro Music "On the Way" by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
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Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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