THE FIRST DRAUGHT OF FISH

                                                              Luke 5:1-11

  Introduction

        A.  Jesus stood by the Lake Gennesaret (v1).  Also called Sea of Galilee, Sea of

              Tiberias, and Sea of Chinnereth in O.T. (Num. 34:11

        B.  The people gathered around to hear the word of God (v1).

        C.  Jesus entered Simon’s boat and asked him to go out a little from the land (v3).

        D.  Jesus taught the people (v3).

        E.  After He finished, Jesus told Simon to launch out in the deep and let his nets

             down for a catch (v4).

        F.  Simon saw no wisdom in letting down his nets, but he did as Jesus instructed

              (v5).

        G.  The draught of fish were so great that it took another crew of fisherman to bring

              their boat and help (v7).

        H.  The observers were astonished (v9)

   Body:  What we can observe

    I.  Jesus has power over nature.

   II.  Jesus gave a spiritual application to the miracle.

        A.  We must forsake all to follow Jesus.  V11; Luke 14:26-33; Matthew 6:24,Matt.

              12:30

        B.  We must be ’fishers of men.’  Romans 1:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:14

  III.  Peter and his partners had met with failure.  v5

        Application:  Luke 8:5-15

  IV.  Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep.  V4

        Application:  Matthew 28:18-20

  V.  Peter obeyed Jesus. V5

        Application:  John 14:15

  VI.  Peter asked his partners for help and assistance.  v7

        Application:  1 Corinthians 3:9

VII.  Peter worshipped Jesus.  V8

        Application:  John 4:24

  Conclusion

         A.  Let’s become ‘fishers of men.’

  Source: Study outline by Gus Nichols