“Jesus On Closer Inspection: Fear”

“Jesus On Closer Inspection: Fear”

1. From a Distance, Peter Was Attracted To Jesus
2. His Miracles Were Convincing

“Ha! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” (Luke 4:34)

“When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.” (Luke 4:40)

1. His Message was With Authority

“The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.” (Mark 1:22)

1. Up Close, Peter Was Terrified of Jesus
2. Jesus to Peter – Take Me Fishing

“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:4–5)

                “Because you say so, I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5)

“If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” (John 7:17)

1. Terror: Christ’s Holiness

“When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.” (Luke 5:6–7)

“When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”” (Luke 5:8)

III. Receiving Jesus Is Life Saving

“Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Master!” When Simon Peter realized that it was the Master, he threw on some clothes, for he was stripped for work, and dove into the sea.” (John 21:7)

“For God took the sinless Christ and poured into him our sins. Then, in exchange, he poured God’s goodness into us!” (2 Corinthians 5:21 TLB)

“Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” So they pulled their boats                                 up on shore, left everything and followed him.” (Luke 5:10–11)

“and he who believes in him (Jesus) will not be disappointed.” (1 Peter 2:6 NASB)