FROM NOW ON YOU WILL CATCH MEN 

(Keys to a fulfilling life)

Luke 5:1-11

Key Verse 5:10

1. Read vs. 1-2. This passage says that while others immersed themselves in the Bible conference, they (the fishermen) were busy washing "their nets." What does this tell us about them as disciple-candidates?

2. Read v. 3a. How do you think Jesus might have gotten into Simon's boat? Why might Jesus have asked Simon to put out a little from shore? In what respect was it not easy for Simon to honor Jesus' request? What does Simon's positive response show us about him as a disciple-candidate?

3. Read v. 3b. This passage indicates that Simon had to let Jesus use his boat for a considerably long period of time. What does this suggest to us about Simon Peter as a disciple-candidate? 

4. Read vs. 4-5. What shows that it might not have been easy for Simon to obey what Jesus said? Yet, why did he obey? What does this indicate to us about Simon as a disciple-candidate? 

5. Read vs. 6-7 and describe the catch. How did he "manage" it into the boats? What does this reveal to us about Simon as a disciple-candidate? 

6. Read vs. 8-10a and describe Simon's reaction to the success. What does his reaction tell us about Simon as a disciple-candidate?

7. Read vs. 10b-11 and describe the new direction Jesus gave to Simon. What did he do with this direction? What does this tell us about Simon as a disciple-candidate?

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