Luke 5 · Grade 3

Fishers of People

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Read the Story

Jesus taught a big crowd from Simon Peter's boat. Then He told Peter to go into deep water and let down the nets. Peter had worked all night and caught nothing. Still, he obeyed. The nets filled with so many fish that two boats began to sink! Peter fell down and said he was a sinful man. Jesus told him not to be afraid. From now on he would catch people.

Jesus touched a man with leprosy and made him clean. Then some men brought a friend who was paralyzed. They could not get through the crowd. So they climbed on the roof and lowered him down! Jesus forgave the man's sins. Then He told him to get up and walk, and he did.

Jesus also called Levi, a tax collector. Levi left everything and followed Him. He gave a big feast for Jesus. Jesus said He came to call sinners to turn back to God.

Memory Verse

and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”

Luke 5:10 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Why was it hard for Peter to obey Jesus about the nets?
What did Jesus say Peter would catch from now on?
How did the friends get the paralyzed man to Jesus?
What did Jesus do for the paralyzed man first?
Whom did Jesus come to call?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you come to Jesus when you feel not good enough?
Jesus touched the man with leprosy when no one else would. How can you be kind to someone others stay away from?