Guest Speaker: Dr. David Norman
When We See Him for Who He Is
Luke 5:1-11
This morning’s lesson considers Luke’s narrative of the calling of the first disciples. In it, we see the manner in which Simon Peter, James, and John responded when they first saw Jesus as who he was. Seeing him like that changed everything.
1. We listen to his voice (v. 1–3)
• Here, but not all there
2. We obey his command (v. 4–7)
• Teacher? Or Master?
• Even when it doesn’t make sense
• Even when it doesn’t work out for us
• Even when it doesn’t make sense
• Even when it doesn’t work out for us
3. We worship in awe (v. 8–10a)
• Staggered by his glory
4. We cherish following him (v. 10b–11)
• The catch of a lifetime, left by the shore
• From full boats to empty hands
• From full boats to empty hands
Until we see him as he is, we can keep him at arm’s length. But when we catch a glimpse of his majesty, we—like Simon Peter—cannot help but listen to his voice, obey his command, fall at his feet in worship, and leap at the opportunity to follow him. In short, it changes everything.