1. The First Great Catch of Fish
Luke 5:1-11

3. Luke’s Gospel Written A.D. 58-59 after Luke’s ten years with Paul
Orderly account (1:1-3)
Son of Man
Many unique parables & miracles

4. 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)

5. Galilee = north
Samaria = central
Judea = south

6. Galilee Northern region Capernaum = HQ
More than half of the parables here
Most miracles here
Sea of Galilee: great fishing on the north end

7. Fishing in the Bible Genesis 1:26: dominion > fish Jonah & the fish
Peter paid his temple taxes by hooking a fish (Matt. 17:27)
Fish Gate – in Jerusalem’s wall
Few fish present prior to feeding 5000 and then 4000
Fish symbol: ίχθυς

8. Outline of Luke 5:1-11 Setting (5:1-3) Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7)
Response to the Miracle (5:8-11)

9. Big Idea of Luke 5:1-11
This private miracle for the disciples was designed to seal their call to apostolic ministry and teach them that Christ is their source of power in all matters, including “catching men”.

10. Luke 5:1-11 Setting: Sea of Galilee (5:1-3) Multitudes pressing in
Two boats & fishermen
Peter’s boat & Jesus

11. Luke 5:1-11 Miracle of the Catch (5:4-7) Jesus Command (5:4)
Deep Water
Peter’s Trust (5:5)
We CAUGHT NOTHING
But “at your bidding”
Full Catch (5:6-7)
Notice the details

12. 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.

13. 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.
POINT: Overwhelming Supply!

14. Luke 5:1-11 Response 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 = CAUGHT NOTHING
Jesus = CATCHING MEN
Departure to Follow Christ (5:11)

15. Application Is the area of my core competency mine or His?
Christ knows my work better than I
“Submit” is a verb
A close encounter with Christ produces self examination & fear
God equips sinful men for sacred service

16. Application Our task = Fishing His task = Catching
Following Christ is a decision
Is Christ calling you to fish the deep waters during the day?