From now on you will catch men
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Luke 5:1-11
Key Verse 5:10b
1. | In verses 1-3, Simon complied with what Jesus asked him to do. What does Simon’s response to Jesus’ request indicate about Simon as a disciple-candidate?What wisdom can we learn from Jesus in serving the Lord’s discipleship ministry? |
2. | Think about Jesus’ order to Simon, and Simon’s response. Why do you think Jesus issued an order like this? What does Simon’s response show us about Simon as a disciple-candidate? What can we learn from Jesus in building up the Lord’s discipleship ministry? |
3. | Consider the amount of fish the disciples caught, and the way they “managed” the large catch, bringing it into the boat. What does this tell us about Simon as a disciple-candidate? (cf. 10) |
4. | Think about Simon Peter’s reaction in verse 8. Why do you think Simon responded in this way? (cf. 9,10) What does this show us about Simon Peter as a disciple-candidate? |
5. | In verse 10 Jesus said to Simon, “From now on you will catch men.” What does it mean to “catch” men? Why is this (catching men) necessary? |
6. | Think about what the disciples did in verse 11. What does this show us about them as disciple-candidates? |