2 Kings 7:6-7 CSB – says that the Syrians panicked, saying, “The king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Egypt to attack us.” 7 So they had gotten up and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents, horses, and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had fled for their lives.”
John 17:3 CSB – This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent —Jesus Christ
Matthew 28:19-20 CSB – Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 4:19-20 CSB – Jesus said, “Follow Me…, and I will make you fish for people.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Why Fish?
Luke 15– Jesus’ Three “Go” Stories
Lost Sheep
Lost Coin
Lost Son
…he calls his friends and neighbors together, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my lost sheep!’ Luke 15:6
Tools for Fishing: How Is Jesus Good News for You?
Examples
- John 4: Jesus meets a Samaritan Woman at a well
John 4:39 CSB – many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of what the woman said…
- John 9: Jesus heals a man born blind
John 9:25 CSB – “Whether or not he’s a sinner, I don’t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!”
Three Chairs Stories
James 4:14 CSB – Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring—what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes.
