• new generations / realities call for revisions to
‘3Rs’
INVASION OF THE MARGINS
• Galilee northern region given away by Solomon,
rejected by Hiram, inhabited by Gentiles
• beaten by Assyrians, held in contempt by Judeans
• Jesus chose to minister amongst the marginalized /
outcasts / sinners
• how is our church following suit?
REPENT: REVIEWING THE SITUATION
• confrontation by God’s power / Kingdom prompts
re-thinking of attitudes, goals
• real repentance more than just feeling sorry you
got caught: results in living differently
LEFT BEHIND: CHRIST’S CALL TO RELINQUISHMENT
• Jesus left much Himself - heaven, Nazareth home
• disciples left nets / equipment / livelihood; God
provided for family, kept in touch
A WAY-BETTER CATCH: RE-TOOLING
• receive Kingdom of heaven: Holy Spirit, refreshing,
courage
• spending time with Jesus key in transformation
A DISCIPLE - OR JUST ATTENDING LECTURES?
• scholar distanced himself from ‘student’ who merely
attended
• Amy Carmichael: true ‘following’ leaves its mark -
scar / wound like Jesus