Why did Jesus choose fishermen, a tax collector, and other ordinary men to change the world?
In Following the Messiah – Episode 4 (Remastered in 4K), we travel through Galilee, the Sea of Galilee, and Capernaum to explore the calling of the first disciples and the places where Jesus said, “Follow Me.”

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What You’ll Experience:
00:00 Why Jesus Chose Ordinary Men
01:16 The Call Beside the Sea of Galilee
02:19 Walking the Roman Road Jesus Traveled
05:19 The First-Century Fishing Boat
10:53 Life on the Sea of Galilee
13:46 Follow Me — The Fishermens Call
17:06 Capernaum: Jesus Home Base
18:26 Teaching in the Synagogue
22:27 What This Call Means for Us Today

Following the Messiah was filmed on location in Israel and traces the life of Jesus through the Gospels, connecting the biblical text to the real-world places where it happened. This series has been fully remastered in 4K to offer an even more immersive experience.

All music has been legally licensed and whitelisted through various platforms, including Premium Beats, Soundstrip, Pond5, and Art-List. Original publish date January 2017.