The Calling Of The First Disciples (Mark 1:14-20)

Question 1

What happened in the story?

Answer 1

• After John was put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news
• ‘The time has come’ he said ‘the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the good news!’
• Jesus walked beside the sea of Galilee
• Then he saw Simon and Andrew casting nets into the lake(fishermen)
• ’ Come follow me’ Jesus said ‘and i will make you fishers of men’
• At once they left their nets and followed Jesus
• Saw James, son of Zebedee and brother of John in a boat, preparing nets
• without delay he called to them
• they left their father in the boat with the hired men and followed Jesus

Question 2

Where did this story take place?

Answer 2

Galilee