“Follow Me and I will make you fishers of

men.”Matthew 4.19

Peter, AndrewJames and John

Walking by the Sea

“While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is

called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they

were fishermen.”

(Matthew 4.18, ESV)

Remember John 1.35-51

• Andrew and John were the disciples of John the Baptist.

• Andrew, John and Peter spent several days with Christ.

• Now they went back to fishing, waiting for the greater call of Christ.

Remember John 1.35-51

• This explains why Peter did just as Christ instructed in Luke 5.3-6.

• Peter now saw two miracles of Jesus and His power of nature.

– Miracles are those things which transcend the power and regulations of nature; supernatural.

Mike Lawrence, Bybee Church of Christ

Fishers of Fish to Fishers of Men

• “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

(Matthew 4.19; Mark 1.17, ESV)

• “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”

(Luke 5.10, ESV)

Peter: The Outspoken One

• Walked on Water (Matthew 14:28-33)

– Remember Peter got out of the boat.

• Rebuked by Christ (Matthew 16.21-23)

– At least Peter answered.

• Peter became the leader of the disciples. (Acts 1.15-26)

John: The Disciple fo Love

• Left his business and family to follow Christ. (Matthew 4.21,22)

• Sent to prepare for the Passover. (Luke 22.8-13)

• Took care of Mary (John 19.26-27)

• Wrote five books of the New Testament.

James: The Middle of Three

• One of the Sons of Thunder. (Mark 3.17)

• Ready to call down fire. (Luke 9.52-55)

• Present at the transfiguration. (Matthew 17.1)

Andrew: The First Disciple

• Brought Peter to the Lord. (John 1.40-41)

• Told Jesus about the fish and bread. (John 6.8-9)

• Responsible in working with the Greeks. (John 12.20-22)

Four Men Working for One Savior

• Peter, Andrew, James and John were four regular fisherman until they met Jesus.

• They left all to follow Christ and lead a life of service.

• Will you leave all and follow Christ?