Sermon Notes
“Come and Follow Me”
THE MASTER DISCIPLEMAKER – Part 2
February 1, 2026
14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.
19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
Mark 1:14-20
Jesus Invites Disciples - “Come And Follow Me” To:
1. Believe News Of Great Joy
2. Be Equipped And Prepared To Make Disciples
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Small Group Discussion Questions for the Week of February 1, 2026.
Opening
1. In your personal life, what is the best news you have ever heard?
Digging Deeper into the Scriptures
Read Matthew 28:19:20 and Mark 1:14-20.
1. What is significant about the first six words in vs. 14?
2. In your own words, what is the Good News/Gospel that Jesus is proclaiming (vv. 14-15)?
3. What do you think are some of the character qualities of a professional fisherman?
4. How would those qualities translate over to being a disciple that makes disciples?
Applying the Scriptures
1. What strikes you most about Jesus in this passage?
2. When did you sense that Jesus called out to you to “come and follow me”?
3. If you are a disciple/follower of Jesus, describe what it is like to be a part of the kingdom of God?