Matthew 4:12–22 (ESV) — 12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16 the PEOPLE DWELLING IN DARKNESS HAVE SEEN A GREAT LIGHT, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Romans 1:16 (ESV) — 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Isaiah 9:1 (ESV) — 1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) — 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Luke 2:30 (ESV) — 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation

Luke 2:32 (ESV) — 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

Matthew 1:22 (ESV) — 22 All this took place to

fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet

Matthew 2:15 (ESV) — 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

Matthew 2:17 (ESV) — 17 Then was fulfilled what

was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:

Matthew 2:23 (ESV) — 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth,

 so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled,

that he would be called a Nazarene.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 (ESV) — 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

Matthew 4:17 (ESV) — 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying,

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 3:2 (ESV) — 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Reason #1: They Saw Truth In The Message

Reason #2: They Saw Purpose In The Mission

Reason #3: They Saw Power in the Miracles

Romans 1:16 (ESV) — 16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

for it is the power of God for salvation

to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) — 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,