Jesus the King · Lesson 6
Jesus Calls Fishermen
Luke 5:1-11 New Testament PrincipleFaith
After a night of catching nothing, Peter trusted Jesus' word and let down the nets, caught so many fish the nets began to break, and left everything to follow Jesus.
Faith is believing Jesus and doing what He says, even before we see how it will work out.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“Do not be afraid; from now on you will catch men.”
Luke 5:10 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
Jesus began gathering the people who would follow Him and carry His good news to the world. He calls ordinary, imperfect people and makes them His messengers.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Because You say so
- Theo’s Workshop (build challenge): Knot a net
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Go fish
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
I can listen to Jesus.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Pull the net, Color the boat
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Peter trusted Jesus and let down his nets, and they filled with fish. Then Peter followed Jesus. I can trust and follow Jesus too.
Start here
Ask, "Have you ever tried really hard at something and it didn't work?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today some fishermen worked all night and caught nothing. Then Jesus gave them a surprise!"
Bible story 6 min
A big crowd came to the lake to hear Jesus. Jesus got into Peter's boat. He taught the people from the boat.
Then Jesus said, "Peter, go out to the deep water. Put down your nets." Peter said, "Master, we fished all night. We caught nothing. But because You say so, I will do it." Peter had faith in Jesus.
Peter put down the nets. So many fish swam in! The nets began to break. Peter waved to his friends James and John to come help. They filled both boats so full that the boats began to sink!
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Heave-ho! 8 min
You’ll need: A blue sheet or blanket, Paper fish with paper clips
- Scatter paper fish under the blue sheet. Two teams hold the edges like a net.
- Shout, "Because You say so!" then lift and shake the "net" to see how many fish are caught.
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3rd – 4th grade
Peter trusted Jesus' word, saw His power and holiness, and left everything to follow Him as a fisher of people.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: From Master to Lord, Fish of friends
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Faced with Jesus' power over creation, Peter saw both Jesus' holiness and his own sin, and Jesus graciously called him to follow and fish for people.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Seeing and following, Leaving the nets
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, with friends, online and on screens
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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More lessons on Faith
The same principle in other Bible stories.
In the BeginningGod Calls AbramGenesis 12:1-9; Genesis 15:1-6God called Abram to leave home and trust His promise, and Abram believed God.Old TestamentFaith
In the BeginningThe PassoverExodus 11:1-12:42God protected every home marked by the lamb's blood, and Jesus is our Passover Lamb whose death keeps us safe.Old TestamentFaith
Jesus the KingAn Angel Visits MaryLuke 1:26-38; Luke 1:5-20The angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, God's Son, and Mary trusted God's word, because nothing is impossible with God.New TestamentFaith