Jesus Teaches by the Lake of Gennesaret

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.