calling of the disciples
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Jesus calls Peter to follow him in a stunning moment of abundance. One that’s likely to frighten us by its implications.
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Jesus almost breaks their nets and sinks their boats. We refuse to recognize that great abundance is not objectively good.
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In Matthew 4, we see how Jesus redefines discipleship in light of power and the greatest threat to all of humanity: the desire for supremacy.
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In chapter 4 of Matthew, we get two stories: the temptation of Jesus and the calling of the disciples. We ought to read them together.
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This lectionary jump could be fruitful if we’re willing to first recognize the jump. And then, take what John has to say seriously.
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Jesus calls these specific people. He doesn’t pick the most talented budding theologians. He picks the people who could scale the actual work.