READ LUKE 5:1-11 FROM YOUR BIBLE OR WATCH THE BIBLE STORY VIDEO.

DISCUSSION: What is something you are really really good at? You might even call yourself an expert in this thing.

Now what would you do if someone tells you that you're doing something wrong? The thing that you're an expert in.

Does it change if they seem very genuine?

STORY: In 1961, Lynn Joyner took his rod and reel to fish off the dock at Fernandina Beach in Florida. The 130-poud man caught way more than he was expecting when he hooked a goliath grouper that weighed 680 pounds! After a 75-minute battle to reel in the fish, Joyner and friends hoisted the giant fish out of the water and posed for a picture he could show to all his friends!

Peter, James, and John were fishermen in Galilee. After a long day of unsuccessful fishing, Jesus asked them to go into deeper water and throw out the nets. The men didn’t expect to catch any fish, but they did as Jesus asked. Much to their surprise, the nets were so full of fish that the boats almost sank from the weight! The nets full of fish was nothing compared to what the disciples saw in Jesus. They saw His power and glory, and they knew that Jesus is the Son of God. Then, Jesus said, “Follow Me” and invited the men to be His friends! They would walk with Jesus and see Him do many miracles. They would hear His teaching and learn about His kingdom. After His resurrection, these men would tell the good news about Jesus to the world. That’s better than any fishing story!

DISCUSSION: Are there moments in your life when you see God working? (Answered prayers, peace after prayer, etc.) Is it easier to believe in Jesus because of what has happened in your own life or the things we hear about in the bible?

QUESTION: When reading about the works of Jesus do you respond to reading these accounts or seeing Jesus’ work with mild acknowledgment or with grand astonishment that leads your heart to love and worship Jesus more? 

ANSWER: The discovery of the amazing works of Jesus ought to lead us to the answers for these questions. And if it does not, spend time praying and asking God to change your perspective, soften your heart, and draw you to Himself. Luke 5, in a mere 39 verses, we see how Jesus provided, healed, forgave, called, and taught.

WORK ON MEMORIZING OUR SCRIPTURE VERSE!

Jesus,

We see Your power and glory in everything You have done. We are not worthy of Your greatness, but You invite us to believe in You and follow You with our lives. You give forgiveness to all who believe in You and invite them to join in Your mission of making disciples across the world. Help us be a light to your glory.

AMEN