The Calling of the Disciples
Text: Matthew 4 , John 1, Mark 1
11 August 2013
CALLING OF THE DISCIPLES
1. From Galilee
a) Andrew Matthew 4; John 1
b) Peter Matthew 4; John 1; Luke 5
c) James Mark 1; Matthew 4
d) John Mark 1; Matthew 4
e) Philip John 1
f) Nathanael John 1
g) Matthew
2. General description of Calling
a) Jesus does the calling Matthew 4:18
b) His word to them was to follow Him
c) He would in the process make them “fishers of men” Matthew 4:19
d) They responded appropriately
3. More personal description of the calling of some of the disciples John 1
a) Before they became disciples of Jesus
b) They were disciples of John the Baptiser John 1:35
c) They had heard John mentioning that the Messiah, the Son of God was coming soon John 1:29-34
d) John went on to identify Jesus as the Lamb of God when he baptised Him John 1:29, 35
4. Two disciples were mentioned John 1:35, 40
a) One was Andrew John 1:40
b) The other disciple was not named (possibly John the author of the gospel)
5. Following Jesus
a) Andrew and John met up with Jesus and had a long chat with Him John 1:39
(Tenth hour… about 4.00pm)
b) Andrew became convinced that he had indeed found the Messiah, the Son of God (implied)
c) He reaches out to his brother Peter John 1:41
d) He speaks with great conviction that Jesus was the Messiah (The Christ) John 1:41
e) Peter follows Andrew and meets up with Jesus John 1:42
f) An unforgettable meeting with Jesus
g) Jesus called him “Cephas” (A Stone) John 1:42
THE CALLING OF JESUS
1. Formal invitation
a) Follow Me
b) I will make you fishers of men
2. The swift response of the disciples
a) They had spoken to Him earlier
b) They had been convicted in their hearts that Jesus was the Messiah
c) This explains why the Gospels said that they left their nets immediately and followed Jesus
Matthew 4:20, 22