Bible moment
The Bible moment
Luke 5:1–11 tells how Jesus taught beside the lake and then directed Simon to lower his nets into deep water. Although Simon had worked hard without catching anything, he followed Jesus’ direction. The nets filled with so many fish that Simon and his partners, James and John, needed help from the other boat. Both boats became heavily filled. Simon responded with awe and humility. Jesus told him not to be afraid and said that from then on he would catch people. After bringing their boats to shore, Simon, James, and John left everything and followed Jesus. This passage presents trusting Jesus’ direction, responding to his call, and beginning a new purpose with him.
Look closely
What children can notice
Simon, James, and John stand with Jesus at the shore after bringing in their boats, showing their decision to leave everything and follow him.
Talk together
Talk about it
- How did Simon respond to Jesus’ direction?
- What did Simon, James, and John do after bringing their boats to shore?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Luke 5:1–11 in family worship, Sunday school, classroom lessons, or homeschool discussion. Invite children to notice the boats, shore, and fishermen’s response. Keep the conversation centered on trusting Jesus, humility, and responding to his call. Do not add later events or details beyond Luke’s account.
Source note
From this passage
Luke 5:10b-11 · The First Disciples in Luke
Simon, James, and John stand with Jesus at the shore after bringing in their boats, showing their decision to leave everything and follow him.
