The Miraculous Catch of Fish

Luke 5:1-11

Jesus teaches beside the lake, then directs Simon to lower his nets. The nets fill with fish, requiring help from another boat. Simon responds with awe and humility; Jesus tells him not to fear and announces that he will catch people. Simon, James, and John bring their boats to shore, leave everything, and follow Jesus.

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Jesus teaching a non-specific crowd from Simon’s boat near the shore of the Lake of Gennesaret, based on Luke 5:1-3.

Jesus Teaches from the Boat

Luke 5:1-11

Jesus directs Simon in a boat on deep water to lower the fishing nets after a night with no catch.

Let Down the Nets

Luke 5:1-11

Simon signals James and John for help as overflowing fishing nets fill two boats with a great catch of fish on the Lake of Gennesaret.

The Great Catch

Luke 5:1-11

Simon’s Awe and Humility

Luke 5:1-11

Jesus reassures Simon Peter as Simon Peter, James, and John bring two boats to shore and follow Jesus.

Do Not Be Afraid

Luke 5:1-11

Jesus stands with Simon Peter, James, and John at the shore beside two boats after the great catch of fish, illustrating Luke 5:10–11.

Following Jesus from the Shore

Luke 5:1-11