Mk 1:14-20

Kingdom of God (verse 14): Referring to the domain or rule of God, the central theme of Jesus’ teaching and ministry.

Repent (verse 15): To turn away from sin and change one’s heart and mind, often accompanied by a commitment to live a righteous life.

Believe (verse 15): To have faith and trust in Jesus and his message.

Good News (verse 15): The gospel or message of salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life.

Fishermen (verse 16): Referring to Simon and Andrew, who were engaged in the profession of catching fish for a living.

Disciples (verse 17): Those who choose to follow and learn from Jesus, becoming his students and followers.

Immediately (verse 18): Indicating that Simon and Andrew responded promptly and without delay to Jesus’ call to become his disciples.

Zebedee (verse 19): The father of James and John, who were also among the fishermen called by Jesus.

Nets (verse 20): Used by the fishermen to catch fish in their profession.

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Jonah (verse 1): The prophet Jonah, who was called by God to deliver a message to the city of Nineveh.

Word of the LORD (verse 1): Referring to the message or command that God gave Jonah to proclaim.

Nineveh (verse 3): The capital city of the Assyrian empire, known for its wickedness and sinfulness.

Great city (verse 3): Describing the size and significance of Nineveh as a major urban center.

Three days’ journey (verse 3): Indicating the amount of time it would take to walk through the city, emphasizing its size.

Proclaimed (verse 4): Jonah’s act of delivering God’s message to the people of Nineveh.

Fasting (verse 5): A voluntary abstinence from food, often accompanied by prayer, as a sign of repentance and seeking God’s favor.

Turned from their evil ways (verse 10): The response of the people of Nineveh to Jonah’s proclamation, as they turned away from their sinful behavior and sought God’s mercy.