Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
Peter’s Response:
He Does it. Why?
Luke 4:38–39 ESV
And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
Second Invite - (Trust Me)
Luke 5:4 ESV
And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
Peter’s Response:
Luke 5:8 ESV
But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”
Third Invite - (Join Me)
Luke 5:10 (ESV)
Luke 5:10 ESV
and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”
Peter’s Response
Luke 5:11 ESV
And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
