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What was Jesus doing when he saw the two boats at the water's edge?
What was Jesus doing when he saw the two boats at the water's edge?
Why did Simon agree to let down the nets again?
Why did Simon agree to let down the nets again?
What was the result of letting down the nets in deep water?
What was the result of letting down the nets in deep water?
What was Simon Peter's response when he saw the catch of fish?
What was Simon Peter's response when he saw the catch of fish?
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What did Jesus say to the man with leprosy?
What did Jesus say to the man with leprosy?
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What did Jesus order the healed man to do in verse 14?
What did Jesus order the healed man to do in verse 14?
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Why did Jesus withdraw to lonely places?
Why did Jesus withdraw to lonely places?
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What was the reaction of the Pharisees and teachers of the law when Jesus forgave the paralytic's sins?
What was the reaction of the Pharisees and teachers of the law when Jesus forgave the paralytic's sins?
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What was Levi's response to Jesus' call in verse 28?
What was Levi's response to Jesus' call in verse 28?
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Why did the Pharisees and teachers of the law complain to Jesus' disciples?
Why did the Pharisees and teachers of the law complain to Jesus' disciples?
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Study Notes
Jesus Teaches by the Lake of Gennesaret
- Jesus stands by the Lake of Gennesaret, and people gather around him to listen to the word of God.
- He gets into one of the boats belonging to Simon and teaches the people from the boat.
- Jesus tells Simon to put out into deep water and let down the nets for a catch, despite Simon's initial hesitation.
The Miraculous Catch
- Simon and his partners catch a large number of fish, filling both boats to the point of sinking.
- Simon Peter falls at Jesus' knees, recognizing his sinfulness, and Jesus tells him he will "fish for people" from then on.
- James and John, Simon's partners, are also astonished by the catch.
Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy
- A man with leprosy comes to Jesus, begging to be made clean.
- Jesus touches the man, saying "I am willing... Be clean!" and the leprosy leaves him immediately.
- Jesus orders the man to show himself to the priest, offering sacrifices as a testimony to others.
Jesus' Popularity and Prayer Life
- News about Jesus spreads, drawing crowds who come to hear him and be healed.
- Jesus often withdraws to lonely places to pray.
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man
- Pharisees and teachers of the law gather to hear Jesus teach, and a paralyzed man is lowered through the roof to reach Jesus.
- Jesus sees the faith of the men and forgives the paralyzed man's sins, causing the Pharisees to question who can forgive sins but God.
- Jesus demonstrates his authority to forgive sins by healing the paralyzed man, who gets up and walks home praising God.
Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners
- Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow him, and Levi leaves everything to follow Jesus.
- Levi holds a banquet for Jesus, and a crowd of tax collectors and others gather to eat with them.
- The Pharisees and teachers of the law complain about Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners.
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Jesus teaches the people from a boat on the Lake of Gennesaret, then instructs Simon to let down his nets for a catch. This event is a significant moment in Jesus' ministry.
