SUMMARY
JesusJesus is the Messiah whose life, death, and resurrection are God's saving act for humanity. calls Simon, AndrewAndrew was a fisherman in Galilee who, along with his brother Simon Peter, was called by Jesus to follow him., James, and John.
ANALYSIS
As Jesus begins his ministry he calls his first disciples–Simon, Andrew, James, and John–to follow him and “fish for people.” Simon and Andrew leave the mending of their nets. James and John leave their father, and all four begin to follow Jesus.