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The First Steps of Peter

The First Steps of Peter. 14/02/16. Luke Chapter 5 v 1-11. Bible Reading.

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The First Steps of Peter

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  1. The First Steps of Peter 14/02/16

  2. Luke Chapter 5 v 1-11 Bible Reading

  3. 5 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. • 4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke Chapter 5 v 1-11

  4. 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. 7 So they signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” Luke Chapter 5 v 1-11

  5. 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him. Luke Chapter 5 v 1-11

  6. Simon/Peter/Simon-Peter • A famous New Testament Character • For many Christians he is a favourite • We see his journey through the gospels • He often made mistakes, like ourselves • Today we will be looking at the start of Peter’s Christian Faith/Journey Introduction

  7. His brother was Andrew • Andrew followed John the Baptist (John 1:40) • Peter would have known of ‘Jesus’ • Andrew told Peter about Jesus (John 1:41) • Previously Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law (Luke 4:39) Background Facts

  8. This passage looks at how Peter officially followed Jesus along with his friends • For Peter the Christian faith is just one step at a time • This is the same today Peter’s First Step

  9. Jesus was once again speaking to the crowds • He asked Peter to let him speak on his boat to continue to teach • Peter was there listening • Jesus then made a request… The Story

  10. The Request • The Result • The Response Peter’s First Step

  11. Verses 4-5 • 4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” • 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”  The Request

  12. Jesus asked Peter the fisherman to let down his nets and catch fish • A unusual request • It was during the day • Nothing had been caught all night • Peter was a experienced fisherman, Jesus was not! • Peter was tired The Request

  13. 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” • Peter still obeyed Jesus • How would we have reacted • We often think we know best • But sometimes we just have to listen and obey The Request

  14. 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. 7 So they signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. • Peter was able to catch a great number of fish • He needed help from Andrew, James and John The Result

  15. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” • Peter’s response was short and humble • He knew who he was • And he knew who Jesus was The Response

  16. 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him. • Jesus called these four fisherman to a greater calling and be his disciples • They gave up their business to follow him The Response

  17. What can we learn from this passage? • What can we learn from Peter? • Peter’s Christian journey was never easy or simple • But he continued to follow Jesus • Sometimes life is hard • But we should always put our trust in Jesus Final thoughts

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