Cast – Part 1: Fishers of Men
Luke 5:1-11
Series Memory Verse: “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” Luke 5:10b (p.785)
“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away…won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?” Matthew 18:12 (p.749)
- I Will Seek Out My One.
- Respond with unquestioned obedience.
(Peter) “…We worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” Luke 5:5 (p.784)
(Samuel to King Saul) “Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22b (p.222)
- Recognize Jesus as Lord.
“When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, ‘Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.’ For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.” Luke 5:8-9 (p.784)
(Isaiah) “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.” Isaiah 6:5 (p.521)
- Reach others.
“Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” Luke 5:10b (p.785)
“…Go and make disciples of all the nations…Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you…” Matthew 28:19–20 (p.760)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere…” Acts 1:8 (p.831)
My Next Step This Week: I will pray daily: Jesus, show me the one that I can influence for You.
Core Value: Influence Daily, We intentionally build relationships with those in our circles of influence as we model a life centered on following Jesus.