They were busy at their usual avocation, for they were fishers. (Matthew gives us none of the detail. 4. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. When someone becomes a follower of Jesus, what are they signing up for? Lesson 21. afterwards given him by Christ, ( Matthew . Simon’s name was Hebrew, but Andrew’s was Greek, reflecting the mixed culture of Galilee. On the contrary, Andrew, of the same stock, is tame in character and obscure in history. thought to be Greek; though some have derived it from answers to "Cephas", signifying a "rock": though this name is to 19 “Come, follow me,” This call to follow him as a disciple was intermediate between those two events and preparatory to the latter. v. (Witham). Matthew 20: 1 - 16 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like a Vineyard. Nor is it to be identified with their incorporation into the body of the twelve apostles, which is narrated in Matthew 3:14. Such was the power of Jesus' call on the lives of His disciples. purpose to look out for, and call some, whom he had chosen to be And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers. In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus called Simon Peter and his brother, Andrew, to follow Him in order to become "fishers of men." Discussion Questions; Important Commandment Lesson Read Matthew 22:36-40 . Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate knowledge of the three temptations of the Devil used against Jesus … by choosing them from a list of possible answers.. Target Age: Kindergarten – 5 th. in the Jerusalem dialect, is read (Nwmyo) , "Simon". And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee Bible says about young children: They are precious to God Matthew 19:13-15. Hence he was chief of the apostles until surpassed by St. Paul; but not in the Romish sense. figure in life, but were despicable and contemptible: this he We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. If they had been previously called, it would follow that they were apostates, who had forsaken their Master, despised their calling, and returned to their former occupation. This was not the first meeting of our Lord with the brothers, for that is narrated in the first chapter of John. the wise; and to let men see, that none ought to glory in 18 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 4:18-22 page The Story 1 The Lessons 1. The Greek name, was given by our Lord in allusion to the hardy nature of this, the oldest, the most ardent, and, from the boldness of his character, the most conspicuous of the apostles. That it is the same history, which is given by the three Evangelists, is proved by many arguments: but we may mention one, which will be sufficient to satisfy any reader, who is not contentious. persons: says R. Isaac Arama F6. Matthew 21:18-22:22. Then for a short time they were His companions in His journeyings. Matthew 4:18.And Jesus walking. This sea of Galilee or lake of Gennesaret, called in the Old Testament. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The following teaching ideas could be used in place of the summary of Matthew 4:12–17 in this lesson. Discussion Questions; Healing Read Matthew 4:23,24. By the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter (for the reason mentioned in Matthew 16:18) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Well, Samuel and Harrison: What have you just done? He saw two brothers. (rdn) , "to vow", and is [22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Jesus Christ taught His disciples principles that would help them lead His Church after His Ascension. Casting a net. The common version does not bring out this distinction; see chap. They lived in Bethsaida on the north shore of Lake Galilee (John 1:44). He possessed not a primacy of office, but a pre-eminence of character. They could not tell whether He would ever care to use their services again, and it was under these circumstances that the new call came. For they were fishers — He called such mean persons to show, 1st, the freedom of his grace, in choosing such weak instruments; 2d, his power, in that by such men he could subdue the world; 3d, the depth of his wisdom, in providing thus for his own honour, that the instruments might not carry away the glory of the work. i,) and by St. Luke, chap. Matthew 4:18. [23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. Items Needed: Marked Bible for this passage. amphiblestron. As apostles, they were officially equal; as men, they possessed by nature a great disparity. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. The Greek name, Petros, was given by our Lord in allusion to the hardy nature of this, the oldest, the most ardent, and, from the boldness of his character, the most conspicuous of the apostles. They are protected by angels Matthew 18:10. And it is probable that, from their first acquaintance with him, they followed Jesus for some time, and went with him to Cana and Capernaum, John 2:3; John 2:12; and afterward to Jerusalem, John 2:13; John 2:17; and tarried with him while he continued in Judea, John 3:22. Salem Media Group. On the contrary, Andrew, of the same stock, is tame in character and obscure in history. In terms of their day Simon and Andrew would not have been seen as poor, but they were certainly not wealthy or politically influential. Invite a student to read Matthew 4:12–13 aloud. because they were of the same nation, or of the same religion, or Listen to what the. This week I happened to look at a series I did on “Highlights in the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ” nearly 20 years ago, and there it was, a message on John chapter 21! Matthew 18:21-35 King James Version . As Jesus walked. This does not imply special poverty or ignorance. And Jesus, walking. the work they were at, or business they were employed in. It may be remarked that in the apostolic college there were two couples of brothers, namely, Simon and Andrew, James and John. On this page are links to children’s sermons for the next four Sundays and the past three years. They had not ceased their regular occupation since there was nothing wrong about It and the command of John that his disciples repent would not interfere with their business. till seven times? And the Apostle John “informs us, John 1:40; John 1:42, that they had both before been called to the knowledge of Christ, upon the banks of Jordan, and that the name of Peter had been given to Simon. а Ним и были Его учениками. The priests question Jesus’ authority but are unable to complete his test (Matthew 21:23 – 21:27). This close connection is brought out more fully in the account of Luke (Luke 5:1-11).—As this verse is the beginning of the Gospel for St. Andrew’s day, the name of Jesus was very early inserted for the sake of definiteness. 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, p he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter q and his brother Andrew. The movement of Judas of Galilee, in his assertion of national independence, had probably served to quicken their expectations of a good time coming, when they should be free from their oppressors. Matthew 4:18-20. 16:18 ) ( John 1:42 ) is Greek, and Matthew 4:18-22. mention is made of R. Chanina, (yyrdna rb) bar Andrei. to the work of the ministry; men of no education, who made no 15 He stayed there until Herod 24 died. ‘The Sea of Galilee.’ A not very large fresh water lake, twenty one kilometres by eleven kilometres (thirteen miles by seven miles), which was in the Jordan rift valley about 700 feet below sea level and was fed by the Jordan, abounding in fish but subject to infamous sudden storms. Teaching Tips. Cyprian, the eloquent orator, was called to the priesthood; but before him was Peter, the fisherman. What does it specifically mean for you to “take up your cross and follow Jesus”? Matthew 4. They were fishermen, a prosperous trade on the lake. And Jesus, walking — The word “Jesus” here appears not to belong to the text, but to have been introduced from those portions of it which were transcribed to be used as church lessons; where it was naturally introduced as a connecting word at the commencement of a lesson. 18.Saw two brethren — Of this call of Simon and Andrew a fuller account is given in Luke 5:1-11. or, if different, did what he records precede or follow the call which they relate? But at that time they staid not with him, so as to become his disciples, and to remain with him as they afterwards did, by quitting their boat, their nets, their fishing, and all they had in the world, which is here related; and by St. Mark, (chap. Our free object lessons help drive home the Bible message in a fun and creative way. Each message is centered on the Gospel reading from the Revised Common Lectionary for that Sunday. Matthew Code Read Matthew 18:14-17 . The name of his brother Andrew is generally I don’t “warm up” old messages, but I did find some helpful material from that old message. The Jordan river runs through it and on into the Dead Sea. Their home was Bethsaida (John 1:44). Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. And walking. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee Not for his recreation and diversion, or by accident: but on purpose to look out for, and call some, whom he had chosen to be his disciples. 3 Responses to “Following Jesus” (Matthew 4:18-22 sermon) Pingback: Summer holiday time to knock and ask, and time to share | From guestwriters. the same blood; and by their names, "Simon called Peter, and 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. — Namely, to wash it, for, according to Luke 5:2, they were washing their nets, when he called them. All the three agree in stating, that Peter and Andrew, James and John, were made apostles. There is, therefore, no absurdity in saying, that a miracle, which is related by one, has been passed over by the other two. They attended, no doubt, to the years, so as to make it plain to their readers, in what manner Christ was employed, during the course of three years, from the commencement of his preaching till his death. service of themselves; that all their gifts and qualifications They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Rather, the importance of these actions for Matthew (and for us) lies in what they symbolize rather than in the simple fact that they happened. Casting a net into the sea. How will you live that out? Is it another and fuller version of the same facts? 40.) 20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him. his disciples. — CALL OF FOUR DISCIPLES, PRECEDED BY MIRACLES, Of this call of Simon and Andrew a fuller account is given in, . of And Jesus, walking, &c., saw two brethren — One of the two, at least, namely, Andrew, had been a disciple of the Baptist. Jesus Asks Some Tough Questions. Not the same word as in Matthew 4:20, or Matthew 13:47. Matthew 21: 23 - 32 Jesus Asks Some Tough Questions. Putting these facts together, we have something like a clear outline picture of their previous life. When they heard of the preaching of the Baptist, they joined the crowds that flocked to hear him, and received his baptism of repentance. Calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John. But miracles, which took place nearly about the same time, are freely intermixed: which will afterwards appear more clearly from many examples. Matthew 8:18-22; The Cost of Following Jesus (Cultural Commentary) By Mike Nappa In Jesus’ time, it was customary for a would-be disciple to pick the rabbi who would become his mentor/teacher. Every week we post new scripts with video example to help you make the most of this ministry moment! . For one thing, I was in need of a good introduction for this lesson. For they no sooner were gone home, but they returned again to their old employment, and continued in it till they were now taken off from any further regard to their worldly business, and were particularly called by Christ to a constant attendance upon him.” — Doddridge. themselves, but in him. All four were from Bethsaida, on the Galilean side of the Jordan. Nov 3, 2020 Bible Blender. And we must bear in mind what John says, that, out of the innumerable miracles “which Jesus did,” (John 21:25,) a part only has been selected, which was sufficient to prove his divine power, and to confirm our faith in him. They Did What!? It is formed by the river Jordan, although smaller streams flow into it ‘The water is salubrious, fresh and clear; it contains abundance of fish; the banks are picturesque, although at present bare; toward the west they are intersected by calcareous mountains, towards the east the lake is bounded by high mountains (800 to 1,000 feet high), partly of chalk and partly of basalt formation.’ It is subject to sudden and violent storms and is remarkable for its depression, being 653 feet below the level of the Mediterranean. Simon is the same name with (Nwemv) , "Simeon"; and so he is The sea or lake of Galilee, named for the province of Galilee on its western side. § 26. Matthew 4:18-22 - What do we sign up for if we decide to follow Jesus? He is only interested in the end in view, and in preparing for Jesus’ next words). be met with in the Talmudic F4 writings, where we read of R. Also called Lake Gennesaret; About thirteen miles long and six miles wide. All four were from Bethsaida, on the Galilean side of the Jordan. Come Follow Me 7 Written by Rhonda Waters with sponsorship from The Anglican Diocese of Montreal and St. Barnabas Anglican Church, St. Lambert, Quebec This work is licenced under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. described by their relation to each other, "brethren"; not merely Matthew 4:18. Andrew his brother. This was not the first meeting of our Lord with the brothers, for that is narrated in the first chapter of John. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. The sons of Jona and the sons of Zebedee had grown up in Bethsaida (probably on the north-west shore of the Lake of Galilee), and were partners in their work as fishermen. Introduction. Simon and Andrew were already disciples of Jesus (John 1:35-39). Connereth (Deuteronomy 2:17), or Cinneroth (1 Kings 15:20), is a body of water of oval shape, from twelve to fourteen miles long and about half as broad. I have a friend who devised a very clever plan for “getting away… There we learn that those who were now called had some months before accepted Him as the Christ (John 1:35-43), and had, some or all of them, been with Him during His visit to Jerusalem. As apostles, they were officially equal; as men, they possessed by nature a great disparity. See Bible Dictionaries. St. Matthew’s narrative and St. Mark’s (Mark 1:16-20) agree almost verbally; St. Luke’s presents more difficulty. Matthew 17:14-27. And Jesus, walking, &c., saw two brethren — One of the two, at least, namely, Andrew, had been a disciple of the Baptist. It is not known which was the elder brother; sometimes one and sometimes the other is named first. This page will help you prepare your Sunday school lesson on Matthew 4:18-22 Mathew 10:1 on the Bible story of the Jesus calls the 12 disciples to follow Him. Jose, (orjyp rb) , "bar Simon had already received the surname of Cephas or Peter or the Rock. The omission of the word ‘Jesus’ connects this verse closely with what precedes; the ‘walking’ was while preaching (Matthew 4:17). — CALL OF FOUR DISCIPLES, PRECEDED BY MIRACLES, Matthew 4:18-22. Children’s Sermon on Forgiveness and Mercy from Matthew 18:21-35. 18 a ... “ Follow me, and I will make you c fishers of men.” 2 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. There is therefore no reason to wonder, if the calling of the four apostles is slightly touched by Matthew and Mark, while the occasion of it is more fully explained by Luke. The Greek word, like the German See, is applied to both lakes and seas. Little Blessings Bible Lessons Class Outline - 31 Text Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-20 Focus Jesus wants children to follow Him Verse John 10:27 fiMy sheep hear My voice . Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Battles The Devil Matthew 4:1-11. Reply. Jesus knew, of course, where to look for the ones whom He was about to call for He knew that they were fishermen and lived in Capernaum, having originally come from Bethsaida (John 1:44). The Devil was ready to give it. Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Wicked Tenants Steal from the Owner Be this as it may, we read no more of his disciples being with him, till he now found them at the sea of Galilee. As this history is placed by Luke after the two miracles, which we shall afterwards see, an opinion has commonly prevailed, that the miracle, which is here related by him, was performed some time after that they had been called by Christ. Roger Hahn. of their so doing is added; "for they were fishers". Philip was called to follow him (John 1:43). Pastor, this has truly blessed me and given new perspective on what it means to Follow Christ. Many of us here already follow Jesus: What have we signed up for? Greek. Matthew 4:18-22. § 26. Notice everything Peter says in these two stories. Proud member He possessed not a. of character. Andrew his brother". And the Apostle John “informs us, John 1:40; John 1:42, that they had both before been called to the knowledge of Christ, upon the banks of Jordan, and that the name of Peter had been given to Simon. A Hebrew and a Greek name, according to the custom of that day. Who is called Peter, i.e., ‘so called’ at the time when the Gospel was written, not at the time of the event here narrated. They will believe without question Matthew 18:2-6. This Greek name shows how common that language was in the East. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, John Lightfoot's Commentary on the Gospels, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament. Simon, the Canaanite. We were not created to be saved and then set until Jesus comes or until we die and go to heaven. From them Christ often selects his ministers; and he can so influence them, that they will forsake all and follow him. When He began the first circuit of His Galilean ministry He was alone, and left them to return to their old calling. We have already remarked that the waters of the Gennesaret were prolific of fish, the taking of which formed a large share of the occupation of the dwellers upon its shores. Discussion Questions; Importance of Forgiveness Read Matthew 18:21-22 . They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. a net = a large net. Jesus curses a fig tree and teaches the disciples that with faith, they can move mountains (Matthew 21:18 – 21:22). These two ordinary men would leave everything and, ultimately, devote their lives to the cause of Christ and telling others about Jesus. Matthew 21 begins with three important symbolic actions by Jesus. They were fishers — We have already remarked that the waters of the Gennesaret were prolific of fish, the taking of which formed a large share of the occupation of the dwellers upon its shores. Nor is it to be identified with their incorporation into the body of the twelve apostles, which is narrated in. Categories Matthew, Object Lessons, Sermons for Kids. The Test. Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:30 -- James Oakley. That was the principal means of fishing in those days; the other was with a hook (Matthew 17:27). (336) But the reason, which they allege, carries little weight: for no fixed and distinct order of dates was observed by the Evangelists in composing their narratives. INTRODUCTION. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Matthew 4:18-22. Simon, contracted from Simeon. It may be remarked that in the apostolic college there were two couples of brothers, namely, Simon and Andrew, James and John. His surname "Peter", which was And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee Not for his recreation and diversion, or by accident: but on purpose to look out for, and call some, whom he had chosen to be his disciples. were from him; to show his own power; to confound the wisdom of To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother -, by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers, ballantas amphiblēstron eis tēn thalassan. of the same employ and business of life, but because they were of Matthew 18. Jesus gave Simon the new name of Cephas or Peter, which means “rock,” (see John 1:42). According to John 1:35-42 these two brothers were disciples of John. Free preschool Bible lessons on-line. 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