4:12-17
Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, and he then withdrew to Galilee, he went and lived in Capernaum, this was by the lake in the area of zebulun and Naphtali. Matthew draws attention to Isaiah 9:1,2. Jesus began to preach and His message was the same as the one John had preached “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near”.The rule of heaven is near, this is what Jesus brings.
4:18-22
Jesus then calls his first disciples, starting with Peter (Simon) and his brother Andrew. They were fishermen. Jesus said “Come follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people. They responded immediately. Note that Jesus does not tell then where He is going, but focuses on the effect that following Him will have.
Jesus then calls James and John , they too immediately followed Jesus.
4;23-25
We then read of Jesus’ ministry. He went throughout Galilee, proclaimed the good news of the kingdom, taught in the synagogues, and healed many people. His healing powers attracted many people, the sick and the demon possessed
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