9. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee. John baptized him in the Jordan River.
10. Jesus was coming up out of the water. Just then he saw heaven being torn open. He saw the Holy Spirit coming down on him like a dove.
11. A voice spoke to him from heaven. It said, "You are my Son, and I love you. I am very pleased with you."
12. At once the Holy Spirit sent Jesus out into the desert.
13. He was in the desert 40 days. There Satan tempted him. The wild animals didn't harm Jesus. Angels took care of him.
14. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee. He preached God's good news.
15. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Turn away from your sins and believe the good news!"
16. One day Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee. There he saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the lake. They were fishermen.
17. "Come. Follow me," Jesus said. "I will make you fishers of people."
18. At once they left their nets and followed him.
19. Then Jesus walked a little farther. As he did, he saw James, son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat preparing their nets.
20. Right away he called out to them. They left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men. Then they followed Jesus.
21. Jesus and those with him went to Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, he went into the synagogue. There he began to teach.
22. The people were amazed at his teaching. He taught them like one who had authority. He did not talk like the teachers of the law.