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Mark 1:16-20. From Fishermen, to Fishers of Men

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20 "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. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on a little father, he saw Hames the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.” Here we find, once again, the nature of Mark’s gospel, swiftly moving and bringing the essentials of the gospel forward. Here, we see very foundational truths for every Christian. We also find one of the greatest characteristics of Christ and His heart. They were fishermen So, imagine yourself minding your own business, working (I know it’s hard to imagine with this quarantine)  at your basic minimum wage job, barely getting by. Possibly ...