Fishing. We are going though some passages in Luke. I) Some quotes about Jesus I) Some quotes about Jesus II) The bible verse II) The bible verse III) Excerpts from Chan III) Excerpts from Chan IV) Some small group time. IV) Some small group time. Who Said this? I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creation of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creation of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. Napoleon Napoleon A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act. A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act. --Mahatma Gandhi --Mahatma Gandhi I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history. I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history. H.G. Wells H.G. Wells Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I do not know what will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity...We're more popular than Jesus now. Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I do not know what will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity...We're more popular than Jesus now. John Lennon, the Beatles John Lennon, the Beatles Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year ministry infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all antiquity. Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. Yet the influence of Christ's 3-year ministry infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the greatest philosophers of all antiquity. Unknown Unknown As a child I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene....No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life. As a child I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene....No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life. Albert Einstein Albert Einstein People talk about imitating Christ, and imitate Him in the little trifling formal things, such as washing the feet, saying His prayer, and so on; but if anyone attempts the real imitation of Him, there are no bounds to the outcry with which the presumption of that person is condemned. People talk about imitating Christ, and imitate Him in the little trifling formal things, such as washing the feet, saying His prayer, and so on; but if anyone attempts the real imitation of Him, there are no bounds to the outcry with which the presumption of that person is condemned. Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale Two Fishing boats Luke 5 Push Out into Deep Water 1 -3 Once when he was standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret, the crowd was pushing in on him to better hear the Word of God. He noticed two boats tied up. The fishermen had just left them and were out scrubbing their nets. He climbed into the boat that was Simon's and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Sitting there, using the boat for a pulpit, he taught the crowd Once when he was standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret, the crowd was pushing in on him to better hear the Word of God. He noticed two boats tied up. The fishermen had just left them and were out scrubbing their nets. He climbed into the boat that was Simon's and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Sitting there, using the boat for a pulpit, he taught the crowd. A fisherman cleaning the nets. Luke 5 Push Out into Deep Water 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 5 -7 Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch. As the fisherman clean the nets, the cats wait. Thinking about the people listening to Jesus some are. 1. The Looky Loo The kind of person who shows up just because there was a crowd. They slow down when there s an accident on the freeway, or a fight in the halls at school. 1. The Looky Loo The kind of person who shows up just because there was a crowd. They slow down when there s an accident on the freeway, or a fight in the halls at school. 2. The Curious These folks have heard some cool things about Jesus, and want to know more. 2. The Curious These folks have heard some cool things about Jesus, and want to know more. 3. The Skeptic These people have a strong religious background, and what they have heard about Jesus doesn t add up for them. They are coming to have their doubts confirmed. 3. The Skeptic These people have a strong religious background, and what they have heard about Jesus doesn t add up for them. They are coming to have their doubts confirmed. 4. The Follower The sort of people who have been listening to Jesus teachings for awhile. They like what they hear. They are here because they are starting to follow him from place to place to hear and learn more. 4. The Follower The sort of people who have been listening to Jesus teachings for awhile. They like what they hear. They are here because they are starting to follow him from place to place to hear and learn more. Which one are you? Which one are you? Luke 5 Push Out into Deep Water 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 5 -7 Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. "Master, leave. I'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness. Leave me to myself." When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee's sons, coworkers with Simon Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. "Master, leave. I'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness. Leave me to myself." When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee's sons, coworkers with Simon Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you'll be fishing for men and women." They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you'll be fishing for men and women." They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him. So you hear the words of Jesus. But what does this mean to follow Jesus? But what does this mean to follow Jesus? Does it mean riches? Does it mean riches? Does it mean safety? Does it mean safety? Does it mean pleasure? Does it mean pleasure? What does it look like to follow Jesus TODAY? What does it look like to follow Jesus TODAY? Lets look at Chan in an Sermon from last year. 16:40 to 25:25 16:40 to 25:25 In Greece In Haiti So just as Chan asks, I have to ask. Can you be content no matter the situation? Can you be content no matter the situation? No matter what college you get in? No matter what college you get in? No matter what happens with prom? No matter what happens with prom? No matter what your body looks like? No matter what your body looks like? No matter what life deals you? No matter what life deals you? 10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 14Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. Luke 5 Push Out into Deep Water 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch." 5 -7 Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch Simon said, "Master, we've been fishing hard all night and haven't caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I'll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than donea huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. "Master, leave. I'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness. Leave me to myself." When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee's sons, coworkers with Simon Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. "Master, leave. I'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness. Leave me to myself." When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee's sons, coworkers with Simon Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you'll be fishing for men and women." They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you'll be fishing for men and women." They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him. Small Group Questions Contentment Contentment How content are you? (1-10) How content are you? (1-10) What is hardest to be content about? What is hardest to be content about? -Grades? Your body? Your romantic relationships? Friends? -Grades? Your body? Your romantic relationships? Friends? Note: it can be just as hard to be content when you get an A or have a great date as when you get a low grade and have no date. Note: it can be just as hard to be content when you get an A or have a great date as when you get a low grade and have no date.