Peter’s Calling Luke 5:1-11

Outline of Luke

Prologue 1:1-4

Pre-Public Life (1:5-4:13)

Galilean Ministry (4:14-9:50)

Travelogue to Jerusalem (9:51-19:27)

Entrance into Jerusalem (19:28-21:38)

Passion Narrative (22:1-24:53)

Galilee = north

Samaria = central

Judea = south

Galilee •Northern region

•Capernaum = HQ

•>50% parables here

•Most miracles here

•Sea of Galilee: great fishing on the north end

1). John 1 – John the Baptist; Jordan River

Peter’s Callings

John 1:35-42 (paraphrased)(At Bethany by the Jordan – 1:28)

John (the Baptist) was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked upon Jesus as He walked and said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” And the two disciples heard him speak and they followed Jesus.

John 1:35-42 (paraphrased)(At Bethany by the Jordan – 1:28)

One of the two disciples (of John the Baptist) was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah. He (Andrew) brought him (Simon Peter) to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John; you shall be called Cephas (which translated means Peter).”

2). Matt 4; Mark 1

1). John 1 – John the Baptist; Jordan River

Peter’s Callings

3). Luke 5:1-11

Big Idea of Luke 5:1-11

This private miracle, focused on Peter, was designed to seal his call to apostolic ministry and teach him that Christ is his real source in all matters, primarily:

His competencyHis identityHis calling

Outline of Luke 5:1-11

Setting (5:1-3)

Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7)

Response to the Miracle (5:8-11)

Luke 5:1-11

Setting: Sea of Galilee (5:1-3)

•Multitude pressing in

•Two boats; fishermen (8?) washing nets

• Jesus & Peter in the boat

“And He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s (Peter) and ask him to put out a little way from the land…”

Luke 5:1-11

Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7)

Jesus Command (5:4)

•To Simon (Peter)

•Put out into Deep Water

•Let down your nets

•For a catch = promise?

Luke 5:1-11

Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7)

Jesus Command (5:4)

Peter’s Trust (5:5)

•We worked hard ALL NIGHT

•We CAUGHT NOTHING

•But “at your bidding”, I will let down the nets.

10 Things on Peter’s MindNobody fishes the deep in the day

Fish can see our nets in the day

Fish are mobile in the day

Each boat needs up to 4 guys

We have worked hard all night

10 Things in Peter’s MindCaught nothing = just ain’t bitin’

Our nets need washing & drying

We would have to reload the nets

There’s a lot of people watching

What does Yeshua ben Yoseph know about fishing?

Luke 5:1-11

Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7)

Jesus Command (5:4)

Peter’s Trust (5:5)

Great Supply (5:6-7)

The Details of Luke 5:6-7

And when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish; and their nets began to break; and they signaled to their partners in the other boat, for them to come and help them. And they came, and filled both of the boats, so that they began to sink.

The Details of Luke 5:6-7

And when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish; and their nets began to break; and they signaled to their partners in the other boat, for them to come and help them. And they came, and filled both of the boats, so that they began to sink.

Overwhelming Supply!

Luke 5:1-11Response to the Miracle (5:8-11)

Peter’s Confession (5:8-10a)

•Awareness of his sinful state

Luke 5:1-11Response to the Miracle (5:8-11)

Peter’s Confession (5:8-10a)

•Awareness of his sinful state

•Amazement & fear by all

Promise of New Fish (5:10b)

•Peter = No Catch

• Jesus = Fish & Men Caught

Departure to Follow Christ (5:11)

Application Thoughts

Note what Jesus is doing in this encounter. He frames the issue of submission right at Simon’s core competency. Jesus does not pose the issue of submission in any of the peripheral areas of Simon’s life, but addresses it at the one thing Simon knows best. Jesus knows that unless Simon submits and is broken at the one thing he knows and does best, he will never become Peter, the rock, dependent upon God for everything.

Application Thoughts

Is my core competency mine or His?

Has my core competency become my identity?

Is my core competency stopping me from following the Lord fully?

Is the Lord welcome in my work?

Application Thoughts

Is the Lord calling me to go fishing with Him in the deep during the day?

Peter’s Calling Luke 5:1-11