We read Matthew 4 in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan for today. Jesus chose some of His disciples. Verses 18-22:
18 As He was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he noticed two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, throwing a dragnet into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples -- letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! 20 At once they left their nets and became His disciples [sided with His party and followed Him]. 21 And going on further from there He noticed two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets and putting them right; and He called them. 22 At once they left the boat and their father and joined Jesus as His disciples [sided with His party and followed Him].
One of the many very interesting things we saw in Israel was the remains of a first century fishing boat that had been found sunk in the Galilee when the water levels receded. Here is a picture of the boat:
This was such an exciting thing to see! One thing that I have found to be true is that NOTHING has ever been discovered that DISPROVES the Biblical account! Everything that HAS been discovered has only confirmed what the Bible says! But you KNEW that because you know John 17:17:
17 Sanctify them by Your Truth. Your Word is Truth.
You can count on it! AMEN!
Shalom in Him!
