Read Mark 1:14-20 with your family.

Throughout Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and Judea, he asked many people to follow him. Women, men, children… everyone was invited to spend time with Jesus and learn about God’s love for them, and then share that love with their families, friends and neighbours.

Jesus’ followers, known as ‘disciples’ went everywhere with him. Even when he was trying to get a break and spend time by himself, his disciples always found him and didn’t leave.

Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John were the first disciples that Jesus found as we read in the Gospel of Mark. These four were especially close to Jesus, and when Jesus only took a few of his followers with him for special times of prayer or travel, it was always Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Even though they might not have understood everything Jesus tried to teach them, they were still very good friends.