Luke 5:1-11

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Jesus Chooses the First Disciples

1 One day Jesus was standing by the Sea of Galilee. The people crowded around him and listened to the word of God.

2 Jesus saw two boats at the edge of the water. They had been left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.

3 He got into the boat that belonged to Simon. Jesus asked him to go out a little way from shore. Then he sat down in the boat and taught the people.

4 When he finished speaking, he turned to Simon. He said, "Go out into deep water. Let the nets down so you can catch some fish."

5 Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."

6 When they had done so, they caught a large number of fish. There were so many that their nets began to break.

7 So they motioned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees. "Go away from me, Lord!" he said. "I am a sinful man!"

9 He and everyone with him were amazed at the number of fish they had caught.

10 So were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who worked with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will catch people."

11 So they pulled their boats up on shore. Then they left everything and followed him.

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The Potential of a Person

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

God is clearly concerned about a world full of people, but He deals with them one at a time. His intent is to develop their divinely ordained potential. The record of Simon Peter’s experience offers rich insights into what is involved in “the growth of a soul.”

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From Failure to Success (cont'd)

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From Failure to Success

Tony Clark

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Jesus Called the Disciples

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Stuart Briscoe Having clearly established his identity, demonstrated his authority, and articulated the purposes of his ministry, Jesus began calling people to join him. This he continues to do to this day. We need to understand what constitutes a call and what it means to be a disciple.

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Follow Me Part 2

John Randall

No doubt you’ve heard some fish stories… perhaps even told one or two yourself. And maybe they were whoppers! But the one you’re about to hear is the truth. The gospel of Luke gives us a very detailed historical account of the ministry of Jesus. At this point Jesus is fishing for humanity and calls His disciples to follow His lead.

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Follow Me Part 1

John Randall

A fishermen’s greatest delight is coming home with a boatload of fish. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s a great feeling. Imagine having a lousy day of fishing. Not even so much as a bite. You’re about ready to give up and head back in, but your friend convinces you to try one more time. This time you catch so many fish that the nets begin to break and there are enough fish to fill not only your boat but your fishing partner’s boat as well. Wouldn’t that be something? It actually happened to Simon Peter one day, and through it he discovered a life changing lesson. Let’s see what it was by joining Pastor John Randall in Luke chapter five for this Monday edition of A Daily Walk

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