Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study I Want to Follow Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 1:16-28
Jan 2, 2026
Reflect on your life’s direction and what it means to fish for people. Discover how Jesus invites ordinary individuals to join his transformative mission. Dive into the concept of God's kingdom as life-giving water, flowing with authority and renewal. Witness Jesus teaching with remarkable power and his control over evil, showcasing his cosmic authority. Consider what you might need to leave behind to follow Him and step into this life-changing current.
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Childhood River Lesson
- Jeff Parrott recalls learning to be careful near the Missouri River's powerful current as a child.
- That lesson illustrates how we must respect strong currents and sometimes move with them instead of against them.
Kingdom As a Life-Giving Current
- Jeff Parrott connects God's kingdom to the metaphor of a moving current throughout Scripture.
- The kingdom's movement gives life and changes trajectories like unstoppable flowing water.
Mark's Thesis: The King Has Come
- Mark 1:14-15 is presented as Jesus' thesis: the king has come and the kingdom is near.
- People are called to repent and trust the gospel, changing their life's trajectory toward the king.