When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch." Luke 5:4 Jesus had been speaking to a very large crowd. He had chosen to get into a boat of some fisherman working on their nets, to continue speaking. When He was finished... Continue Reading →
Luke 5:5: Because He Says So
"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." Luke 5:5 Simon, with several other fisherman, were sitting on the shore mending their fishing nets. They had been out all night trying to catch some fish and were unsuccessful (like I... Continue Reading →
Matthew 4:19-20 Fish For People
"Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. At once they left their nets and followed Him" Matthew 4:19-20 Simon Peter and Andrew were fishermen. They were out trying to catch some fish. There was nothing special about them, just regular workers at fishing. Jesus comes up to... Continue Reading →