16. The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them." (Isaiah 9:1,2)
17. From that time on Jesus began to preach. "Turn away from your sins!" he said. "The kingdom of heaven is near."
18. One day Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee. There he saw two brothers. They were Simon Peter and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the lake. They were fishermen.
19. "Come. Follow me," Jesus said. "I will make you fishers of people."
20. At once they left their nets and followed him.