Bible Stories for Kids › Week 28: Follow Me › Day 190

Fishers of People

A Bible story for kids from Matthew 4:18–25. Day 190 of 365.

Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew, throwing their fishing nets into the water.

Jesus said, “Come, follow me! I'll teach you to fish for people!” Right away they left their nets and followed Him.

Then Jesus called two more brothers, James and John. They followed Jesus too! Soon crowds came from everywhere to hear Jesus and be healed.

Key Verse

Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.Matthew 4:19, ESV

Talk About It

What would it be like to drop everything and follow Jesus?

Story Questions

What were Peter and Andrew doing?

Fishing

What did Jesus say He would make them?

Fishers for people

How fast did they follow Jesus?

Right away

Try This Today

Make a paper fish. On it, write the name of someone you want to tell about Jesus.

Pray Together

Jesus, I want to follow you. Help me tell others about you. Amen.