The Spirit has led Jesus into the wilderness, where he was tempted for 40 days
John is arrested
The ministry of Jesus begins
Matthew 3:2 NRSV
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Matthew 4:17 NRSV
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Change of Location
*** Map of Galilee
*** Photo: Capernaum, town of Jesus
*** Photo: Capernaum, ruins of the synagogue
God says to Abram, “Go...”
Go says to Jonah, “Go...”
God says to Amos, “Go...”
Joseph and Mary go...
The disciples of Jesus leave their nets and go...
*** Map, Capernaum 20 miles from Nazareth, 25 miles east of the Med. Note the significance of the location for the people he calls here and for the work done here
Change of Life
Matthew 4:18–19 NRSV
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
