1. Mark 3:13-19 “The Value of the Individual” “The Value of the Individual” Mark, The Gospel of Passion

2. The Strategy of Jesus In commemoration of the 12 Tribes, Jesus chooses 12 disciples to train. In commemoration of the 12 Tribes, Jesus chooses 12 disciples to train. Inclusive of all people, Jesus chooses “common people” from every day life. Inclusive of all people, Jesus chooses “common people” from every day life. Individually they are a rag tag; collectively they are a force. Individually they are a rag tag; collectively they are a force. Everyone is important to Jesus. Everyone is important to Jesus.

3. The Value of the Individual INVITATION to Follow: Luke 6:12,13 Luke 6:12,13 Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing the 12. Mark 1:18,20; 2:14 Mark 1:18,20; 2:14 “their immediate response”

4. The Value of the Individual INSTRUCTIONS for Following: Receive their appointment: “he appointed twelve” Presence with Him: Instructed to be sent out with specific orders “to preach” Instrumental in peoples lives: “heal sicknesses and cast out demons”

5. The Value of the Individual INDIVIDUAL Facts: Called to follow Called to ministry Called to martyrdom