Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John were ordinary, hardworking fishermen. After an exhausting night of catching absolutely nothing, Jesus asked to use Peter's boat to teach the crowds. Then, Jesus told the professional fisherman to throw his nets into the deep water. The resulting miraculous catch of fish was so massive it almost sank two boats! This miracle caused Peter to fall on his knees in repentance. Jesus didn't push the imperfect fisherman away; instead, He called him to a brand new mission: catching people. This lesson teaches children that Jesus uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things when we choose to follow Him.
What You'll Teach
- ✓ Peter and his friends were ordinary fishermen who had worked all night and caught nothing.
- ✓ Peter obeyed Jesus' strange command to let down the nets in the deep water.
- ✓ The miraculous catch of fish proved that Jesus had power over nature.
- ✓ Peter realized he was a sinner in the presence of a holy God.
- ✓ Jesus called the fishermen to leave everything behind and become 'fishers of men.'