Lectionary Yr B

Podcast: A Proclamation and an Invitation

Chuck Warnock

24 Jan 2012

In Mark 1:14-20, Jesus proclaims that the Kingdom of God is near. He then invites those who hear his proclamation to change their way of thinking and living, and believe the good news of the Kingdom's presence. Jesus then invites Peter and Andrew, and James and John to follow him, with the promise that he will make them fishers of people. The invitation to follow Jesus is an invitation to Kingdom living, and means more than just believing facts or doctrine. Here's the link to this week's podcast -- http://traffic.libsyn.com/chuckwarnock/A_Proclamation_and_an_Invitation.mp3

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