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Notes
The call of the first disciples shows one purpose of the ministry of Jesus: to invite people to follow him with self-denying obedience (compare Matthew 4:17, 23–25).
Events
- Fishers of Menc. AD 27
Parallels
People
Andrew: Apostle, brother of Simon Peter Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church
Places
Chinnereth: Freshwater lake in northern Israel; location of Jesus' ministry
Glossary
Andrew, the Apostle Fishermen Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Net Peter, the Apostle Sea of Galilee
Topics
Andrew: An Apostle--A Fisherman Apostles: Selection of Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Christian Minister: Call of Faith in Christ: Andrew Faith: Faith in Christ: Peter Fishermen: Certain Apostles Fishes: Catching of, a Trade Galilee: Christ: Chose his Apostles From Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of Jesus, the Christ: Chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John As Disciples Net: Fish Caught In Peter: A Fisherman Peter: Call of The Apostles: Selected from Obscure Stations The Sea: Seas Mentioned in Scripture: Sea of Galilee