Jesus was the ultimate Fisher of Men. The first 4 disciples Jesus called by the Sea of Galilee. They were fishing and mending their nets.
The first 2 disciples Jesus called were Simon (Peter) and 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.
He also knew that Peter 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 net with their father, Zebedee.
Jesus called out to them and they left the fishing boat to follow Him.
Read the Bible story in Matthew 4:18, Mark 1:16,. However, find a more detailed Bible Story version in Luke 5:1-11.
Bible Story Fisher of Men Ideas
Digital NT Bible Story Activities
Bring the New Testament Bible stories to life at home and Sunday school. These Bible story activities for children 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.
The Bible lesson follows Jesus and He meets Peter and Andrew casting their nets. Jesus said to them:
Come, follow me, and I will send
you out to fish for people.
Digital Coloring Pages Fishers of Men and Activity
These Christian activity pages include 8 colorings pages, as well as, a Bible memory verse page.
Printable Bible Story Posters Fishers Of Men
These printable Bible story posters come in both color, and black and white. In addition, each Christian poster has a Bible verse on the front and backside!
Printable Fisher of Men Bible Craft
This digital fishers of men activity is great for both Sunday School and home! Receiver 2 versions, full-color, as well as, black and white.
Each craft has a different, but one Bible verse reads:
Jesus said to them,
Follow me.
Matthew 14:19.
Find additional New Testament Crafts for kids!
Jesus Christ and Disciples Fish Crafts
Miracle of Jesus Fish Story Craft Story Printable
This digital Bible craft and story includes the following: Bible story from John 21:1-14, Paper plate boat, fish, and net craft template, disciples in a boat illustration, and fish clip art.
Miracles of Jesus Disciples Cast Nets Craft
This Bible craft is based on 2 books, Luke 5:1-11 and John 21:6-8.
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!
Fishers of Men Sunday School Ideas
Fishers of Men Trunk-or-Treat Church Event
Sunday school teachers could plan a real fishing trip with the children, or have a pretend play fishing expedition or Fish-themed party.
Be sure to include crafts, games, prizes and food! Below are so many fun ideas for a Sunday school Fishers of Men lesson ideas.
