Bible Blossom - Storyteller's Handbook

E PIPHANY : T HE M AN I F E S TAT I ON OF C H R I S T • 157

• Jesus • Simon (Peter) and Andrew – brothers, fishermen

Major Characters

• James and John – brothers, fishermen • Zebedee – father of James and John

Plot

Introduction and Rising Action 1. Simon and Andrew are fishing on the Sea of Galilee.

Climax 2. Jesus is walking and calls the brothers to follow him as his disciples. 3. He promises that from now on, they will fish for people. 4. Immediately, they leave their work and follow Jesus. Falling Action and Resolution 5. The scene repeats with brothers James and John. 6. They are mending nets with their father Zebedee when Jesus calls them. 7. Immediately, they leave their father and their work to follow Jesus.

Old Testament Foundation: God’s Reign and the End of the Curse

The Promise to Abraham, Genesis 12.15 (p. 52) The promise that God made to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars he is fulfilling in Christ who calls all people to become children of Abraham by faith.