Step 2 Thematic Outline: Luke 5:1-11

Big Idea, Supporting Idea, Defining Idea

What Causes Us to Radically Change Our Lives for Jesus Christ? 
They left everything and followed Jesus. Vs. 11

1. We sit under a clear, explanation of the Bible: Scripture. 
   5 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 
   
   
2. We react to a lighter request of Jesus: service. 
   2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.
   
   
3. We respond to a challenging request by Jesus: submission. 
   4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ​
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   1. In spite of how contrary it appears.
      “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” ​5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing.
      
      
   2. By simply obeying his word. 
      But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again. 
      
      
   3. We experience the blessings of obedience. 
      6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.
      
      
4. We are changed by the glory of Jesus: surrender.
   8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened,
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   1. And all of a sudden we feel very inadequate.
      he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.”
      
      
   2. And all at once we feel completely astonished.
      9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed.
      
      
5. We are commissioned by the grace of Jesus: Sharing (the Gospel).   
   ​Jesus replied to Simon, 
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   1. For a mission that requires courage. 
      “Don’t be afraid!
      
      
   2. For a mission that consists of disciple making. 
      From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 
      
      
   3. For a mission deserving an immediate response. 
      11 And as soon as they landed,
      
      
   4. For a mission worthy of radical devotion. 
      they left everything and followed Jesus.