Contributions
Nov 15
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piston9 added a link contribution Fishers of MenA visual devotion from Scripture in Pictures! Read more »
Oct 29
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woestyn added a text contribution fishers of men19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Tonight I was sitting in my flat when this verse came to mind and I thought : "Well Fishermen don't do any catching on land. Th... Read more »
Jul 14
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FivestarMan added a link contribution Legitimate Authority - Part FourThe Benefit of Promotion - Ishus is a synonym for authority which denotes ability or force. The natural process of following great leaders should result in becoming better by default. Legitimate autho... Read more »
Jun 8
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baldo added a text contribution Discipleship Study For DDPA disciple is someone who is a fisher of men, if you're not fishing, you're not following! Read more »
Apr 29
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 4:12-25We have in these verses the beginning of our Lord's ministry among men. He enters on His labors among a dark and ignorant people. He chooses men to be His companions and disciples. He confirms His min... Read more »
Feb 24
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mwaltz added a text contribution Motivation to FollowI suppose I've always read these passages of the first disciples following, believing they knew exactly what the call was about - of course, they were crossing the line of faith in Jesus, the Messiah ... Read more »
Feb 14
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chungheng added a text contribution God is with us !v 1:21 God has revealed the purpose that Jesus shall come to save his people from their sins, as we are the people of the Lord, have sin and our wonderful God is willing to send his only son to earth ... Read more »
Feb 11
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docbob added a text contribution Things we leave behindFebruary 8, 2009 The life of Jesus. Read Today: Fishermen called to be disciples; Matthew 4:18-22: Mark 1:16-20 Matthew 4:18-22 ESV 18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simo... Read more »
Jan 9
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thetapop1 added a text contribution Words of ChristHe's baptized, he's tempted, and as soon as he gets the chance to preach, his first recorded word is REPENT, have we gotten a little lax in encouraging repentance? Then, the next thing the SON OF GOD... Read more »
Jan 5
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chrislewis2995 added a text contribution No greater callingThis is the invitation of a lifetime. They made the decision to follow Christ without having the answers to all their questions. Read more » -
surgeon added a text contribution Huh, you're gonna make me do what?!Jesus bids the men to follow and then he presents them with hIs stern determination to make them fishers of men. Jesus declares, "I WILL MAKE YOU fishers of men." (My emphasis). Consequentially, if we... Read more »
Jan 4
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okjedi added a text contribution Job DescriptionJesus has just recruited 4 disciples - a third of his "team". Did he go looking for guys with their specific skills? Two sets of brothers. Is that coincidence or purpose? What must have gone through... Read more » -
bnicewonger added a text contribution Come Follow MeMatthew 4 Jesus says, “Come follow me!” And they did. NIV uses the words "At Once" and "immediately" for how they followed Jesus. What is Jesus calling you to do? How/When will you respond? Read more »
Jan 3
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sondance added a text contribution What did Simon and Andrew see?These verses come right after the 40 days in the desert, where Jesus was tempted by the devil, where He answered every temptation with Scripture. I wonder what it was about Jesus that these fishermen ... Read more »
Jan 2
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isaiah4115 added a text contribution Go Make DisciplesMatthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of t... Read more »
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isaiah4115 added a text contribution Go Make DisciplesMatthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of t... Read more »
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isaiah4115 added a text contribution Go Make DisciplesMatthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of t... Read more »
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tpmorgan added a text contribution Fishing for PeopleJesus indicates that when we become Christ-followers, we're also supposed to be active in fishing for people. It's not just a sit and soak faith. We are called to reach others. Read more »
Aug 26
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randomrambler added a text contribution Day 4 Devotion by Mike YaconelliCalling is such a weird idea, to think that God would individually call out people to do specific tasks. It once again demonstrates just how personal our God is, and yet, it also demonstrates his over... Read more »
Aug 3
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massivetruth added a text contribution Relevant Calling of the DisciplesChrist does something very simple in these verses. He speaks in relevance using the language of the people. To the fishermen, He says, "I will make you fishers of men." This should have a profound... Read more »
Jul 18
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pwoeckener added a link contribution A Crazy God ThingMen of Integrity for July 18, 2008 Read more »
May 18
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Big Brother Is Watching...I strive to live my life, each day, knowing that the kingdom of heaven is near and I want to do my best to be a part of that kingdom. Read more »
Apr 28
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justindean added a text contribution Jesus was magneticMatthew 4 Jesus was Magnetic “Come follow me!” And they did. Jesus was the greatest leader ever to walk the earth. No sales pitches, no guaranteed rewards, no paychecks, just a simple statement, co... Read more »
Apr 25
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jaysten added a text contribution Come With MeJesus encounters 4 men; Simon, Andrew, James, and John. All of them were successful fishermen. Upon hearing Jesus invite them to "Come with me", they dropped their nets and followed him without rais... Read more »
Nov 11
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benboles added a text contribution Call to be a discipleJesus not only calls them, He tells them He has a plan to make them fishers on men. Read more »
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