(a) According to Mathew's account, Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee. He saw Simon Peter and Andrew his brother, fishing They were fishermen. Jesus told them to follow Him. He added that He would make them fishers of men. They left their tools and followed him at once. From there, He saw two other brothers — James and John the sons of Zebedee. They were in the boat with their father mending their nets. Jesus asked them to follow Him and they responded immediately. Leaving their father and the boat behind, they followed him.
(b) Reasons why Christ needed disciples;
(i) Jesus needed disciples to continue his work after his ascension.
(ii) He needed them to firmly plant the seed of Christianity.
(iii) He needed them as witnesses to the word