It Would Take A Miracle – Part 6

Open with prayer.

 

Get to Know You (10 Minutes)

In Luke 5, Jesus performs a miraculous catch of fish. What’s a time in your life when you’ve seen God’s provision or timing in a way that left you amazed?

Observation & Discussion (30 Minutes)

Luke 5:1-11

One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed Him.

1. Why do you think Jesus calls ordinary people, like fishermen, to be His disciples? What does this say about who Jesus values and invites to be part of His work?
2. What is Peter’s interaction with Jesus before the miracle? How can you relate to his responses and what can we learn from Peter?
3. Is there a time you were called to do something or you knew God was asking you to take a step in obedience? How did you respond?
4. Read verse 8 again. Why do you think Peter reacted this way? How does encountering Jesus change our perspective on ourselves and our lives?
5. Jesus has chosen you! What is one step you can take as you seek to follow Jesus more closely?

Next Step (10 Minutes)

What are some practical ways to be ‘fishers of men’ in your own community this week?

Prayer Requests (5 Minutes)

Pray with your group to close.

Challenge

1. Pick one person in your group to pray for this week. Ensure everyone has someone praying for them.