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Notes
They left the boat and their father: To be disciples of Jesus required both commitment and sacrifice from the brothers (see Matthew 8:18–22; 10:38; 16:24; 19:21).
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).
James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Fishing in Galilee The Blessings of Jesus
Events
- Fishers of Menc. AD 27
Parallels
Glossary
Fishermen Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ John, the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Sea of Galilee
Topics
Apostles: Selection of Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Christian Minister: Call of Devotedness to God: Peter, Andrew, James, John Faith in Christ: Andrew Faith: Faith in Christ: James and John Faith: Faith in Christ: Peter Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of James: An Apostle--Son of Zebedee and Salome: Called to be an Apostle Jesus, the Christ: Chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John As Disciples