Read Mark 1:14-20
The Common English Bible renders the Greek word metanoia often translated as “repenT,” with the phrase “change your hearts and lives.” The Greek literally meant “to change directions, turn around.” What are some of the most significant ways you have changed your heart and life in response to Jesus? One of the more striking parts of Mark’s report is verse 18: “RIGHT AWAY, they left their nets and followed him.”
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Why do you think they responded so quickly and readily?
Have you ever finally responded to God, and then thought, “I wish I’d done this long ago”?