Last week at the prison we engaged the story of Jesus beginning his ministry, proclaiming “the good news of God” and calling his first four disciples. The story is set in the context of John’s arrest. One of the women commented, “We can all relate to that.” Of course. These stories have powerful connections for people on the inside.

Not this time, but some previous series, we did the “I Wonder” activity. I found the cards when I was prepping for last Friday. The I Wonder activity gives each person in the circle the opportunity to ask any question they have of the story, to express what they wonder about it.

When our “wonderings” are complete, someone reads them all. Then in a second round, when the talking piece comes to them each person has the opportunity to comment on any one wondering. Here are the the questions and wonderings asked of this story on that occasion:

• Why was John arrested?
• I wonder how Jesus was feeling about John being arrested and if that’s why he wanted them to repent
• I wonder what the good news is
• What did Jesus envision about the Kingdom of God?
• I wonder why people could just drop everything and follow him?
• What did a bunch of fishermen need to repent from?
• What do I have to do to repent?

What do you think?