Matthew 4:21–22
Jesus Calls James and John coloring page
Free printable coloring page of Jesus calling James and John from their fishing boat. Easy, simple and detailed versions for ages 2–12.
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“They immediately left the boat and their father, and followed him.”
Read the story together
A short version of the story to read aloud before colouring, with questions to ask afterwards.
Jesus continued along the shore of the Sea of Galilee and saw James and John, sons of Zebedee. They were in a boat with their father, mending their fishing nets.
Jesus called the brothers to follow him. They left the boat and their father and went with Jesus. They would learn from him and travel with him as his disciples.
James and John had been working with their family when Jesus called. Their decision meant leaving familiar work behind to begin a new journey. They joined Peter and Andrew, who had also left their fishing nets to follow Jesus.
Questions to ask
- Who called James and John?
- What were James and John doing when Jesus called?
- What did James and John leave when they followed Jesus?
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