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The Miraculous Catch of Fish

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

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

Let Down the Nets

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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

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Simon Peter kneeling at Jesus’ knees in a boat on the Lake of Gennesaret after the great catch of fish, while James and John look on in astonishment.

Simon’s Awe and Humility

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

Do Not Be Afraid

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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

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Scripture reference

Luke 5:1-11

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