Jesus was the ultimate Fisher of Men. The first 4 disciples Jesus called were out on the Sea of Galilee fishing and mending their fishing nets. The first 2 disciples Jesus called were Simon (Peter) and his brother, Andrew. Jesus told Peter, He would make him a Fisher of Men.
Since Peter was a fisherman, Jesus knew that Peter would understand the phrase fisher of men, but that he would still be confused. What Jesus meant was to reel in people to His ministry and bring them to God.
Fishing next to Peter and Andrew, where 2 other brothers, John and James. John and James were in a boat mending the fishing nets with their father, Zebedee. Jesus called out to John and James and they left the fishing boat to follow Him.
Jesus recruited the first 4 disciples Peter, Andrew, John, and also James. Read the Bible story in Matthew 4:18, Mark 1:16,. However, find a more detailed Bible Story version in Luke 5:1-11.
Jesus Calms Storm Paper Crafts
This Bible story paper craft can be used for a variety of lesson plans like: Jesus calms the story, as well as, the Fisher of Men.
Bible Story Fisher of Men Ideas
DIY NT Bible Story Activities
Help bring the New Testament Bible stories to life at home and Sunday school. These activities include: Baptism of Jesus, Christ at the Temple, Fishers of Men, as well as, Jesus Calms the Storm.
Printable Matthew Jesus Fishes for Men Story
Bible story lesson book includes the following ideas from Matthew 4. Matthew lesson follows Jesus where He meets Peter and Andrew casting their nets to fish and Christ says:
Come, follow me, and I will send
you out to fish for people.
Fishers of Men Bible Story Coloring Posters Printable
Jesus Christ Disciples Fishing Activities
Jesus Calls His First Disciples Bible Lesson and Craft Bundle
The calling of the first disciples is an amazing Bible story and will make a wonderful Sunday School lesson. Use the fisher of men Bible lesson any time of the year.
Peter Walks on Water Bible Story Book
Jesus performed a miracle in Peter’s fishing boat and Peter could not believe what he had seen!
Peter and Andrew had been
fishing all day and didn’t catch any fish,
so Jesus got in the boat and had them go
back out and throw out 2 nets in the sea.
To their amazement, the nets were filled
with fish and the net almost broke.
Peter knew right then that what Jesus
had done was a miracle and got down on
his knees and asked Jesus to leave
him because he was a sinful man.
Luke 5:8.
Christian Fish Toys
Jesus Fishing Boat with Apostles Play Set
100-piece puzzle with a beautiful graphic of Jesus and the Fisherman.
Fishers of Men Church Outreach Idea
Fishers of Men Trunk-or-Treat Church Event
Create a Fisher of Men church event using these religious party supplies.
Sunday school teachers could plan a real fishing trip with the children, or have a pretend play fishing expedition or Fish-themed party. A Sunday School lesson will be so fun for everyone. Be sure to include crafts, games, prizes and food! Below are so many fun ideas for a Sunday school Fishers of Men lesson ideas.
