"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)

The Grand Narrative: “A Boat Full” (Luke 5:1-11)

“A Boat Full” (Luke 5:1-11)

Published 9 Jan. 2026

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

💥 Lessons Learned – Sins / Failures

  • 1️⃣ Exhaustion and frustration can blind us to what God is about to do (Lk 5:5).
  • 2️⃣ Relying only on experience can limit obedience to Jesus (Lk 5:5).
  • 3️⃣ Viewing blessings only in material terms misses their spiritual purpose (Lk 5:8).
  • 4️⃣ Fear can surface when holiness confronts sin (Lk 5:8).
  • 5️⃣ Success without recognizing God’s presence leads to shallow celebration (Lk 5:9).

🏆 Lessons Learned – Successes / Spiritual Growth

  • 1️⃣ Obedience to Jesus opens the door to divine provision (Lk 5:5–6).
  • 2️⃣ God’s provision often exceeds human expectation (Lk 5:6–7).
  • 3️⃣ True spiritual growth begins with humility before God (Lk 5:8).
  • 4️⃣ Miracles reveal who Jesus truly is, not just what He can do (Lk 5:9).
  • 5️⃣ Encountering God transforms ordinary work into sacred ground (Lk 5:10).

🧭 Lessons Learned – Leadership Dynamics

  • 1️⃣ Jesus leads by entering ordinary workplaces, not avoiding them (Lk 5:3).
  • 2️⃣ Effective leaders obey God even when logic resists (Lk 5:5).
  • 3️⃣ God’s leaders recognize holiness before opportunity (Lk 5:8).
  • 4️⃣ Shared leadership multiplies the capacity to receive God’s blessing (Lk 5:7).
  • 5️⃣ True calling begins when God overwhelms our self-confidence (Lk 5:10–11).