All Matthew's gospel says about James and John is this: "immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him." Sermon Matthew 4:12-23 Fishers of Men January 26, 2014 This is the third Sunday after Epiphany and we are continuing our look at the manifestation of God on earth as a man named Jesus. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: The end of John's work was the signal for the commencement of Christ's. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the lake, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: ‘Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, [Matthew 4: 23 NRSV] The final verse of our Gospel reading for today appears to be nothing more than a little bridge, something of a filler to connect one significant story … the calling of the first disciples … with another important section … the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples. A caravan of five cars or so formed, ready to travel the long road of I-81 to a Mock Trial competition held at Yale University. Thus our Lord would appear to some as the successor of the Baptist. Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14-16). LCMS Sermons - James T. Batchelor Sermon on Matthew 4:12-25.
One knows there must have been more conversation … In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:1–2) Then in today’s reading he informs us that Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17) The … 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Children’s Sermon from Matthew 4:12-23 Main Objective: For young children, it might seem strange to hear Jesus promise His disciples that they will “fish for people.” This message explores that concept by explaining to students how God wants us to bring others to the knowledge of His salvation and family. Matthew 4:12-23, Psalm 27:1, 4-9. Matthew 4:12-23 Common English Bible (CEB) Move to Galilee. John 2:13-22 - True worship Luke 18:35-43 - Approaching God in prayer Matthew 20:1-16 - Finding our self-worth in God Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus' baptism - and ours Turning Points in Life – A Sermon on Matthew 4:12-23 After I graduated from seminary Cyndy and I moved to Kerrville where I began work as an associate priest at a large parish.
Follow Jesus and Work for Him. Sunday, January 23, 2010 – Pentecost 3A Whenever my dad was asked, "Who do you work for?" Share on Twitter. Commentary on Matthew 4:12-23 . Matthew 4:12-23 Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It… Today, we are celebrating two special occasions in the life of our Diocese-Mission Sunday, and Anglican Church Women Sunday.
Fishers of Men - Matthew 4:12-4:22 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish.
Shortly after arriving I was invited to join a community prayer group.
he'd always answer, "I work for the mechanic down the street."
Charles Hoffacker The Gospels preserve stories about how the very first disciples begin to “Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. Target Audience: Kindergarten-6 th grade "Oh, so you're a mechanic then?"