Following His call to Peter to be a fisher of men, the Lord Jesus engages in an intensive preaching and healing ministry throughout Galilee, making Capernaum His headquarters. His purpose is to allow Peter to observe His actions, just as an apprentice is first introduced to a trade by observing the master craftsman. Specific teaching to Peter will come in due course. For now Peter is simply called to follow Christ, to fellowship and associate with Him, but most importantly, to
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