Jesus Calls Peter

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This Bible story podcast for kids tells the story of Jesus Calls Peter. We referenced the following Biblical passages: Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 5:1-11, and Mark 1:16-20. Hey-O Kids Curriculum’s primary goal with the Stories of the Bible is to tell the stories from God’s word accurately and in a way that is engaging to children of all ages.

This is Jesus who is the Son of God and the Savior of the World. Jesus grew up in Nazareth and was baptized by John in the Jordan River. Jesus began teaching about God’s love and healing people of their sickness. 

One day, John saw Jesus walking by and told the people around him that Jesus was the Lamb of God. One of the people standing with him was Andrew, whose brother was Simon who would later be known as Peter. Andrew went to find his brother and said, “We have found the Christ!” Simon went with Andrew and met Jesus. Jesus looked at Simon and said, “Your name is Simon, son of John – but you will be called Peter.”

On another day, Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee and lots of people crowded around him to hear what He had to say.

Jesus noticed two empty boats for Andrew and Peter had left them and were washing their nets. Jesus stepped into one of the boats and asked Peter to take him out into the sea. So He sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.

When He had finished speaking, He said to Peter, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.”

But Peter said, “We worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! They called to some other fishermen for help and soon both boats were filled with fish.

When Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.”

Jesus replied to Peter, “Don’t be afraid! Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And as soon as they landed, they left their nets and followed Jesus. So Simon Peter became one of Jesus’ 12 disciples and followed his friend Jesus throughout his time on earth.

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