1. Jesus teaches the word of God (1-3)

Jesus taught God's word from early in the morning, and the crowd gathered. Simon and his friends were nearby, busy doing their own work. Jesus borrowed Simon's boat, sat in it and taught the crowd; one man, however, was in his heart.

2. Put out into deep water (4-7)

After he finished teaching the crowd, Jesus asked tired and sleepy and hungry Simon to get his clean nets dirty again. He said, 'Put out into deep water..' Simon did not follow his feelings or reason--or his fisherman's experience. He obeyed Jesus' word, and caught a great catch.

3. From now on you will catch men (8-11)

Peter did not look at the fish, but at Jesus and at himself. He realized that he was a sinner, one not worthy to be in Jesus' presence. Jesus was looking for such obedient and humble men. He invited Simon to be his disciple. He said, 'Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men.'

Application: Lord, help me to obey your word. I am a sinner, but cleanse me and make me a fisher of men.
One Word: Put out into deep water