Matthew 4:17 "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." We are studying God’s call to His faithful followers. Last week we examined Mary, the mother of Jesus. She humbly accepted her role as the Lord’s servant, embracing both honor and hardship with complete trust. Mary models Christian discipleship: trusting God’s word even when the path is uncertain. This week we turn to Jesus calling His first disciples with the words, “I will make you fishers of men.” Their example shows us how to become better followers of Christ. Today’s verse marks the official start of Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee, following His baptism, temptation, and John the Baptist’s arrest. This pivotal declaration does two key things: • Call to Repentance: The Greek word metanoeo means a fundamental change of mind and direction. Jesus urges people to turn from sin and realign their lives with God’s will, echoing John the Baptist but now proclaimed by t...