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Obey The Masters Will or Follow The Leader

Narrative, Gospel Luke 1:80–24:53

Narrative, Commission 5:1–11

Miracle

Agent: Jesus

Patient: Peter

Things Involved: Simon Peter’s Boat, Fish, Trammel net

Title: Jesus Provides a Miraculous Catch of Fish

Type: Nature

Jesus preaches in Galilee again Event

Jesus provides a miraculous catch of fish (Luke) Event

Borrowing and Lending, Calling, Confession, Discipleship, Education, Encouragement, Faith, God's Power, Guilt, Humility, Jesus' Miracles, Obedience and Disobedience, revelation, Sacrifice, Work

A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1–6:11. From the Call of the First Disciples to the Nomination of the Twelve

The important point is that in all narratives those called are at work.

A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1–6:11. From the Call of the First Disciples to the Nomination of the Twelve

The washing of the nets was preparatory to hanging them up to dry

A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1–6:11. From the Call of the First Disciples to the Nomination of the Twelve

Christ uses Peter’s boat as a pulpit, whence to throw the net of the Gospel over His hearers. We have a similar scene Mk. 4:1, and in both cases He sits to teach, as in the synagogue at Nazareth.

A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1–6:11. From the Call of the First Disciples to the Nomination of the Twelve

Not a miracle of creation, but at least of knowledge, even if Christ’s will did not bring the fish to the spot.