Jesus is Calling for Disciples (Luke 5:1-11) - 3/5/23

INTRO

• Matthew 4:19-22, Mark 1:16-20

• Focuses on Christ’s lordship and Peter’s obedience

• Jesus is Lord. He is calling for disciples

The Words of Jesus – vv.1-3

• Notice… the Word of God – v. 1

• Literally… Words from God

• Taught the people – v. 3

  • Teach instruct. From a tutor (direct, advise)

The Reception of the Disciples – vv.4-11

Hear – v.4

• Let down your nets for a catch. HIS WORD

Believe – v. 5a

• Master. Authority.

Trust – v. 5b

• By your word I will put down the nets

Do

• They were experienced fisherman

• They caught nothing last night. Worst time of day to fish

• Submission

Experience (the blessing) – vv.6-7

• A picture of salvation

• A picture of the WORK in the Kingdom

• We can do much more when we H.B.T.D.

• Not by their power, but by God’s.

Worship – v.8

• Depart from me a sinner…Lord

• Sovereign Lordship (over all of creation)

• Notice how he recognizes his sinfulness.

Go (continue to go) – vv.10-11

• Acknowledgement leads to obedience

• Catch men

• Left everything…followed