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Jesus Calls the First Apostles

Matthew 4:18–22; Luke 5:1–11

Jesus calls fishermen to leave their nets and follow Him.

The Story

Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two fishermen, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, casting their nets. He said, 'Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' They left their nets at once. Farther along He called James and John, who left their father in the boat and followed Him. These four men would be the first of Jesus' twelve apostles.

The Lesson

Jesus calls each of us to follow Him. He doesn't wait for us to feel ready — He calls us right where we are, and gives us courage to go.