In this sermon on Mark 3:13-35, Peter explores two revolutionary themes: God's calling of ordinary, flawed people and Jesus's radical redefinition of family.

First, Peter looks at the list of the twelve disciples—a "mixed bag" of fishermen, a hated tax collector (Matthew), and unknowns. He argues that God deliberately calls imperfect and unappreciated people into His service, drawing a parallel to the vital, often marginalized professions of today, like taxi drivers and shelf stackers. Peter encourages listeners to embrace their unworthiness, as their worthiness comes solely from Jesus's sacrifice.

Second, the talk dissects Jesus's striking statement, "Anyone who does what God wants is my brother or sister or mother." This challenges our conventional understanding of biological family, expanding kinship to a spiritual family defined by doing God's will. It’s a message that offers inclusion and belonging to all who accept God's free gift of salvation.