Luke 4:31-44

Sermon Series: The Gospel of Luke

Luke 4:31-44

Pastor George Stephens | February 16, 2025

“On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.” (Luke 5:1–2, ESV)  

For Jesus, It’s Always About the Message 

“Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” (Luke 5:3, ESV)  

Making the Method 

“Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” (Luke 5:3, ESV)  

Making the Man 

“And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.”” (Luke 5:4–5, ESV)  

What did Simon and the fishermen need? 

What did Simon and the fishermen gain? 

“But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”” (Luke 5:8, ESV)  

Making the Mission 

“and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” (Luke 5:10–11, ESV)