A New and Deeper Calling

  • by: Russ Reuther
  • Aug 9, 2009
  • Series: The Book of Luke

A New and Deeper Calling

Luke 5:1-11

 

Introduction/Background: (verses 1-3)

   “Lake Gennesaret”

 

Principles of A New and Deeper Calling:

 

  1. 1.    A Greater Individual COMMITMENT (verses 4-7)

 

(verse 4b) “. . . Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”

(verse 5b) “. . . But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”

 

  1. A.     We’re tempted to be guided by our experiences

 instead of what Jesus says.

 

 Peter was a professional fisherman

 

  1. B.      We’re tempted to be guided by our friends

 instead of what Jesus says.

 

 “Don’t do it.”

 

  1. C.    We’re tempted to be guided by our circumstances

 instead of what Jesus says. Proverbs 3:5-6

 

  1. D.     We’re tempted to be guided by our fears

 instead of what Jesus says Joshua 1:6-9

 

  1. 2.    An Invitation to Greater INTIMACY  (verse 8)

 

  1. A.     “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”

 Isaiah 6:1, 5; Job 42:1-6; Revelation 1:17

 

  1. B.      Where are you?

 

  1. 3.     A New Way of LIFE (verses 9-11)

 

  1. A.     Physical things and spiritual things.

Matthew 6:33

 

  1. B.     From shallow water into deeper water.

 

Conclusion/Application:

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