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Epiphany · Year B

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

January 24, 2027

The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, Matteo di Giovanni
The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, Matteo di Giovanni, 15th centuryClark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts
Christ stands on the shore and stretches out his hand to the two brothers in their boat; Peter in red is already rising to go to him.As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Follow me and I will make you fish for people.Matteo di GiovanniA Sienese painter of the later fifteenth century, known for crowded altarpieces and sharp, bright colour.Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MassachusettsThe Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts.Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelMark 1:14-20Mk 1:14-20
Epistle1 Cor. 7:29-31 (32-35)1 Cor 7:29-31 (32-35)
Old TestamentJonah 3:1-5, 10Jon 3:1-5, 10
PsalterPs. 62Ps 62

Overview & Insights

“Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17)

Jesus reacts to two types of people: (1) those who are willing to commit to him, like the first four disciples, and who are re-created by Jesus to “fish for people”; (2) those who remain outside him and thus will experience his authority to vanquish the powers of darkness.

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Commentary

Commentary on Mark 1:14-20 (Working Preacher)Commentary on Mk 1:14-20 (Working Preacher) Working Preacher

Luther Seminary commentary on the good news of the kingdom and the call of four fishermen.

Mark 1 Commentary: The Beginning of the GospelMk 1 Commentary: The Beginning of the Gospel Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik walks the chapter verse by verse through the start of Jesus' ministry.

Mark 1 CommentaryMk 1 Commentary Precept Austin

Cross-referenced compilation of expositors and word studies on the chapter.

Mark 1:14 CommentariesMk 1:14 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators on the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has come near.

Mark 1:14-20 (Center for Excellence in Preaching)Mk 1:14-20 (Center for Excellence in Preaching) Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary on repentance, the nearness of the kingdom, and immediate discipleship.

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

Catholic reflection and discussion questions on Jesus calling disciples to fish for people.

Background & Word Study

Gospel of Mark Summary (Overview Video)Gospel of Mk Summary (Overview Video) BibleProject

Animated overview of Mark's fast-moving portrait of Jesus and the kingdom.

Mark 1:14 Interlinear BibleMk 1:14 Interlinear Bible BibleHub

Greek text with parsing and Strong's numbers for word-level study.

The Church Fathers

Mark 1 (Catena Bible and Commentaries)Mk 1 (Catena Bible and Commentaries) Catena

Patristic and early-church comment on the chapter collected verse by verse.

Sermons & Reflections

Mark 1:14-20 (Sacred Space Daily Prayer)Mk 1:14-20 (Sacred Space Daily Prayer) Sacred Space · Irish Jesuits

Guided Ignatian prayer through the Gospel text from the Irish Jesuits.

Worship & Prayers

Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B (Lectionary Planning Notes) UMC Discipleship

Worship planning helps built around discipleship as a call to doing, not just being.

Podcast

#944: Third Sunday after Epiphany – Jan. 21, 2024 Working Preacher (Sermon Brainwave)

Luther Seminary’s homiletics roundtable on this Sunday’s appointed texts, including Mark 1:14-20.

Art & Music

Revised Common Lectionary Art Index Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Divinity Library's index of visual art and hymn suggestions keyed to the lectionary.

Study Hub

Mark 1:14-20 Study ResourcesMk 1:14-20 Study Resources Textweek

Aggregated commentaries, sermons, and arts links for this Gospel gathered in one hub.

Questions preachers ask

How does Jesus call the first disciples?

Announcing that the kingdom of God is at hand, Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John from their nets, and at once they leave everything to follow him.

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