The Spiritual Journey of Peter

A New Kind of FishingLuke 5:1-11

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Gods leading and direction in our Church Families

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Christ’s working in his life.

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Unspoken

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Wayne Africa

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Luke 5 (NIV)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.”

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An Odd OrderWhat are some of the things you remember about Peter?

Why do so many people identify with Peter?

Why do you think Jesus chose Peter to be his disciple?

What was unusual about Jesus instruction to Peter?

Luke 5 (NIV)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.

Obedience SchoolWhat do you think would have happened if Peter had ignored Jesus instruction?

Why would Jesus test Peter with such a nonsensical command?

Is there a lesson for us in this story?

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Luke 5 (NIV)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. 10

Scared to LifeWhat did you like about the story?

What did you not like about the story?

What hidden truth did you learn from this story?

If you could be any character, who would you be or not be and why?

What truth will you apply in your own life this week?

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Next WeekUnit 1: Prayers & Sermons of God’s The Spiritual Journey of

PeterLesson 2: Fear & Faith

Matthew 14: 25-33

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Wesley’s GuidanceI am a creature of a day, passing through life as

an arrow through the air. I am a spirit come from God, and returning to God: Just hovering over the great gulf; till, a few moments hence, I am no more seen; I drop into an unchangeable eternity! I want to know one thing—the way to heaven; how to land safe on that happy shore. God himself has condescended to teach the way: For this very end he came from heaven. He [has] written it down in a book. O give me that book! At any price, give me the book of God! I have it: Here is knowledge enough for me. Let me be homo unius libri [that is, a person, comparatively speaking, of one book].

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Wesley’s GuidanceHere then I am, far from the busy ways of [life]. I sit down alone: Only God is here. In his presence I open, I read his book, for this end, to find the way to heaven. Is there a doubt concerning the meaning of what I read? Does anything appear dark or intricate? I lift up my heart to the Father of Lights: —“Lord, is it not [your] word, ‘If any . . . lack wisdom, let [them] ask of God?’ [You ‘give . . . liberally and ungrudgingly.’ You have said, ‘If any are willing to do your will, they shall know it.’] I am willing to do, let me know, [your] will

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Wesley’s Guidance” I then search after and consider parallel passages of Scripture, “comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” I meditate [upon these] with all the attention and earnestness of which my mind is capable. If any doubt still remains, I consult those who are experienced in the things of God; and then the writings whereby, being dead, they yet speak. And what I thus learn, that I [do and] teach (Wesley’s Works, Vol. 5). 15

Summarizing Wesley’s Guidance1. Go to a private place2. Read the scripture3. Pray for understanding of the

scripture4. Be willing to obey God according to

what you learn5. Compare passages of scripture that

deal with the same topic6. Meditate on the scripture’s teaching7. If you do not understand, consult with

othe Christians and read the writing of Christians from the past.

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This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. Heb 8:10 (Jer 31:33)