Next Level Guide 08.28.22

What Jesus Wants

Discuss

Have you ever been picked last for something? How did you feel?

Do you find it easy or difficult to invite someone to church? Why?

Study

Read Luke 5:1-11
What do you learn about Jesus from these first three verses? About the crowd? About Simon Peter?

After his sermon, Jesus asked Peter to go out to deeper water and let down their nets to try to catch fish. In the first half of verse 5, what was Peter’s initial reaction? Why do you think he reacted this way?

In the second half of verse 5, we see a different reaction. What does this tell you about Peter and his view of Jesus?

Peter’s reaction to Jesus’ “great catch” miracle as one of conviction (v8) and fear (v10). Why did Peter react this way?

What’s Next

In your journey with Jesus, what are some of the small steps that you have taken to get where you are right now?

Have you ever, like Peter, taken a step of faith in the midst of your fear? What happened?

Chad said, “Jesus often asks us to throw our nets out before we know what will happen next.” Has Jesus ever asked you to do this? What happened?

“Jesus knew who Peter was before He ever got into Peter’s boat, and Jesus got in anyway.” How does this statement make you feel? Why do you think it is important for us to remember?