5 figures
Teacher, Healer, and Miracle Worker.
In this chapter, Jesus calls His first disciples, performs miracles such as the miraculous catch of fish, heals a leper, and forgives and heals a paralyzed man, demonstrating His authority and compassion.
Fisherman and one of the first disciples called by Jesus.
Simon Peter witnesses the miraculous catch of fish and responds to Jesus' call to become a 'fisher of men,' leaving everything to follow Him.
Fishermen and brothers, also called to be disciples.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, are called by Jesus alongside Peter and leave their fishing business to follow Him.
Tax collector called to be a disciple.
Levi, also known as Matthew, leaves his tax booth to follow Jesus and hosts a banquet in His honor, demonstrating the transformative power of Jesus' call.
Religious leaders who question Jesus' actions and authority.
The Pharisees and teachers of the law challenge Jesus' authority to forgive sins and His association with sinners, highlighting the tension between Jesus and the religious establishment.