Catching Men

The Bible Church of Cabot

In Luke 5:1–11, we observe Jesus teaching the word ofGod at the lake of Gennesaret (vs. 1–2) while enacting 3demonstrations of His divinity as He calls His firstdisciples.Jesus demonstrates His divinity by:I. Procuring Peter's boat (v. 3).II. Providing an abundant catch of fish.A. Command: Let down your nets (v. 4).B. Response: Reluctant obedience (v. 5).C. Result: Miraculous catch (vs. 6–7).D. Reaction: Awestruck confession of sin(vs. 8–10a)!III. Promising an abundant catch of men.A. Command: Fear not (v. 10b).B. Prophecy: You will catch men (v. 10c).C. Response: Obedient following (v. 11).