Part 9 – A Great Catch of Fish
Jn. 21:1-14
8 Days Later…
Peter “I am going fishing” Jn. 21:3
Thought apostleship was finished
Hoped Jesus would establish earthly kingdom
Matt. 28:7 - “see Him in Galilee” – Angel
Matt. 28:10 - “meet Me in Galilee” – Jesus
Matt. 28:16 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.”
Fished all night = nothing
“Do you have any food to eat?” v. 5
“Cast your net on right side” v. 6
Caught 153 Fish
Net was not broken
Jesus provided food
Jn. 21:13 “Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish.”
Keystone of ChristianityIf Christ not raised… - Still in our sins - No power over death
“If a man die, shall he live again?” Job 14:14
Apostles had failed…fishing on the wrong side of boat
We are to be fishers of men Acts 8:4 “everywhere preaching the Word”
Be careful not to fish on the wrong side!
Fish were where the responsive souls are:
“Cast not your pearls before swine” Matt.7:6
Rich - may not be best
Common people “And the common people heard Him gladly.”
Mk. 12:37
Fish with the Proper Bait
No substitutes- Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology- Social Gospel
Distinctive Plea Fail to contrast truth with error
Rom. 1:16 “gospel” “power of God unto salvation”
Breakfast for apostles
Will provide for us ----- Matt. 6:25-34- do not worry - feeds birds
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” v. 33
Miraculous catch of fish….
- Beginning of His ministry - Lk. 5- After His resurrection - Jn. 21
Jesus Taught Peter that…
- His fishing days were over- If you love Me, then feed the flock
Peter preached the first sermon – Acts 2
Became a great fisher of men
Before He ascended to heaven….
“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth” Matt. 28:18
- Miracles prove His power on earth- Power of Gospel today to save men
“He has done all things well” Mk. 7:37
GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION
hearhearbelievebelieve
repentrepentconfessconfess
baptismbaptismACTS 3:22ACTS 3:22
JN. 8:24JN. 8:24
LK. 13:3LK. 13:3
JN. 12:42JN. 12:42
Acts 2:38Acts 2:38Rev. 2:10Rev. 2:10