Men of Honor Bible Study
Church Office
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. 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.”
- A. We’re tempted to be guided by our experiences
instead of what Jesus says.
Peter was a professional fisherman
- B. We’re tempted to be guided by our friends
instead of what Jesus says.
“Don’t do it.”
- C. We’re tempted to be guided by our circumstances
instead of what Jesus says. Proverbs 3:5-6
- D. We’re tempted to be guided by our fears
instead of what Jesus says Joshua 1:6-9
- 2. An Invitation to Greater INTIMACY (verse 8)
- A. “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”
Isaiah 6:1, 5; Job 42:1-6; Revelation 1:17
- B. Where are you?
- 3. A New Way of LIFE (verses 9-11)
- A. Physical things and spiritual things.
Matthew 6:33
- B. From shallow water into deeper water.
Conclusion/Application:
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