Peter and Andrew Become Fishers of Men

In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus called Simon Peter and his brother, Andrew, to follow Him in order to become "fishers of men." Verse 20 says, "Immediately they left their nets and followed Him." Such was the power of Jesus' call on the lives of His disciples. These two ordinary men would leave everything and, ultimately, devote their lives to the cause of Christ and telling others about Jesus. The activities below are related to this event and can challenge children in the same way.

Peter Recognized Jesus Word Search 2

The story we call Peter Recognized Jesus, found in Luke 5, is a wonderful example of how Jesus will build our faith. Peter, the simple, self-sufficient fisherman who often thought he knew what was best for Jesus, didn’t know just how much his life was about to change when he encountered Jesus on the shores…

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I Can Tell Others About Jesus Teaching Picture

This I Can Tell Others About Jesus Teaching Picture shows Jesus talking to His disciples and calling them to be faithful to follow Him. Children can also respond to the call of Jesus to be His followers and tell others about His love.

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I Can Tell Others About Jesus Coloring Page

This I Can Tell Others About Jesus Coloring Page shows Jesus talking to His disciples and calling them to be faithful to follow Him. Children can also respond to the call of Jesus to be His followers and tell others about His love.

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Fishers of Men Coloring Page

This simple coloring page will remind kids that Jesus calls all of His followers to be His witnesses and encourage others to follow Jesus as well. This activity can be used in a Sunday School, classroom or homeschool setting.

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Peter Recognized Jesus Parents Connect Page

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a Parents Connect page to help parents or guardians reinforce the lesson at home during the week following the lesson. This is the Peter Recognized Jesus Parents Connect Page (NT01L5PC). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.

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Peter Recognized Jesus Teaching Picture

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a full-color teaching picture for use in teaching the lesson. This is the teaching picture for Peter Recognized Jesus (NT01L5TP). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.

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Peter Recognized Jesus Hour B Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour B lesson plan for Peter Recognized Jesus (NT01L5HB). It includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

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Peter Recognized Jesus Hour A Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour A lesson plan for Peter Recognized Jesus (NT01L5HA). It includes the Hour A lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

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Fishers of Men Bible Craft

This stick craft, based on the story of Jesus calling Andrew and his brother (Peter) in Matthew 4:18-20, will help children remember the job that Andrew left so that he could become a fisher of men with Jesus. Kids will enjoy the many ways they can decorate their fish to make them unique.

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