How Jesus chose his first disciples | Holy Bible Spiritual Health More Tips for Daily Living through Bible Study Christian And Family Articles This is the story of how Jesus met and chose His first disciples. They were Simon AKA Peter, Andrew, James and John. Matthew 4:18-22 The Fishermen Follow Jesus ( How Jesus Chose His First Disciples ) 4:18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.   19 And He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."   20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.   21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them.   22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live. Commentary by Bob Pardue How Did Jesus Choose His First Disciples? Jesus told Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become 'fishers of men,' to help others find God.     Jesus was calling them away from their productive trades to be productive spiritually.     These first diciples obeyed -- This could be a lesson about obedience to God as is covered many times in Scripture but I want to concentrate today on the instruction the story gives us as Christians.     We all need to fish for souls. If we practice Christ's teachings and share the gospel with others, we will be able to draw those around us to Christ like a fisherman who pulls fish into his boat with nets.     ... They (Peter & Andrew) were not in a hypnotic trance when they followed but had been thoroughly convinced that following Christ would change their lives forever."     But what about you? Did you know that following Jesus can change your life too?     I am not a preacher; just a person like you and I pray that you will receive Christ and experience the same joy that I have received by accepting Him as my personal Savior.   Love in Christ - Bob If you have never made the commitment to receive the love and life-changing experience of Jesus Christ, please take a moment to go here and take the first steps to salvation. Another Bible Study Lesson Matthew 4:12-17 - Jesus Begins His Ministry And Preaches In Galilee. After John the Baptist baptized Jesus, he was later taken into custody. Christ made his way into Galilee where he began his preaching ministry. Verses about the first disciples and how Jesus chose them are from New American Standard Bible Comments are welcome. Please email me with any questions or comments you may have.