Launch Out into the Deep Second Sunday of

Launch Out into the Deep Second Sunday of Babah October 21, 2007 Luke 5: 1 -11

Story begins with FRUSTRATION

Story begins with FRUSTRATION Ends with CELEBRATION

Story begins with FRUSTRATION Ends with CELEBRATION “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net. ”

“Does your Teacher not pay the temple tax? ” He said, “Yes. ” And when he had come into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take customs or taxes, from their sons or from strangers? ” Peter said to Him, “From strangers. ” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free. Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you. ” Matthew 17: 24 -27

‘Nevertheless’ opened a door to the DEEP. “He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. ” Luke 5: 4

‘Nevertheless’ opened a door to the DEEP. “He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. ” Luke 5: 4 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9: 15

‘Nevertheless’ opened a door to the DEEP. “He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. ” Luke 5: 4 “…desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. ” 1 Peter 2: 2 -3

‘Nevertheless’ opened a door to the DEEP. “He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. ” Luke 5: 4 “…desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. ” 1 Peter 2: 2 -3 Have you tasted that pure milk?

Peter went deeper by OBEYING a ‘foolish’ command. “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net. ”

Peter went deeper by OBEYING a ‘foolish’ command. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. ” James 3: 17

Ready to launch out?

Ready to launch out? 1. Small Groups

Ready to launch out? 1. Small Groups 2. Liturgy

Ready to launch out? 1. Small Groups 2. Liturgy “Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good. ” Psalm 34: 8