Called and Sent

The Pharisees have decided to destroy Jesus. The crowd is more interested in His healing touch than in His life-giving message. The demons are sadly the only ones who recognize His true identity as the Son of God, but this is not the confession He is looking for. They will not be the ones to proclaim this truth to the world. That privilege will be given to twelve men He selects to be His disciples. The call of Jesus creates a community that shares a common Savior and a common mission.