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.
Bible Story Fisher of Men Ideas
Digital 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 Jesus replies:
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, as well as, black and white. Each 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! This craft comes with both full-color, as well as, black and white.
Each craft has a different Bible verse which read:
Jesus said to them,
Follow me.
Matthew 14:19.
And Jesus said unto them,
Come ye after me.
Mark 1:17.
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!
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.
Fishers of Men Sunday School Ideas
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.
