Who is Jesus, and what does it mean to follow him? That is the question that motivated Mark to record the story of Jesus, available to us as the second book of the Bible’s New Testament. As we encounter this story today, how will we respond? Will we hear the call of Jesus to follow him, not as a distant call but as a personal and immediate one? And what does it look like to respond to the call of Jesus today?

Following Jesus as the Son of God requires humility (repent), trust (believe), and commitment (follow).