1. “At Thy Word I Will”
Luke 5:1-10

2. Some Observations Peter and company fished all night without success
Vs. 5
Peter was a fisherman by trade
So were others – vs. 10
Wouldn’t Simon know more about fishing?
He was a professional fisherman
“…Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net...”
This showed great faith on Peter’s part
He realized his stature compared to Jesus
When he saw the abundant catch he confessed he was a sinful man – vs. 8
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3. The Principle When one obeys God: They act by faith Blessings follow
Romans 10:7; Hebrews 11:7
Blessings follow
Proverbs 28:20; Ephesians 1:3
Unexpected results can follow
Peter did not expect such a catch
They were astonished at the catch – vs. 9-10
The Lord abundantly supplies
James 1:17
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4. The Lesson We must do what the Lord says, the way He said to do it
Must not doubt
Acts 10:20; 1 Timothy 2:8
Must not question God
Proverbs 14:12
Trust God, He knows what is best for man
Isaiah 55:8-9
"...at thy word I will..."

5. Application Examples Examples from scripture are for a reason
Romans 15:4 – “for our learning”
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Two kind of examples:
Good
Bad
Can learn from both
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6. Some Obeyed Noah – Genesis 6:1-22; 7:5, 11-24
Made the ark according to God’s instructions. Heb. 11:9
Did not alter – but followed the Divine pattern
Noah and his family were blessed.
"...at thy word I will..."

7. Some Obeyed Abraham – Genesis 22:1-19 Commanded to offer Isaac
Abraham obeyed God’s every instruction. Cf. Heb. 11:17
God said, “now I know that you fear God” – vs. 12
God pronounced a blessing to Abraham – vs
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8. Some Did Not King Saul – 1 Samuel 15:1-35
Did some but not all of what God commanded
Did not follow the Lord’s pattern
He sought to appease the people
God was displeased
He lost favor with God and the kingdom
"...at thy word I will..."

9. Some Argued Naaman – 2 Kings 5:1-15 Naaman had his own idea at first!
He argued with the given instructions
He wanted to dip and the river of his liking
“behold I thought” - vs. 11
Proverbs 16:25
Naaman heeled ONLY after obeying God’s instructions!
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10. The Application
"...at thy word I will..."

11. Who Issued This Command?
Jesus, the Son of God!
Matthew 17:1-5; Acts 3:19-26
“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” - Matthew 28:19
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12. “Heareth my word” Hear – Jn. 5:24
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
Hear – Jn. 5:24
John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
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13. “Heareth my word” Hear – Jn. 5:24 Believe – Jn. 5:24 “
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. “
Hear – Jn. 5:24
Believe – Jn. 5:24
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14. “except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish”
“Heareth my word”
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. John 5:24
Hear – Jn. 5:24
Believe – Jn. 5:24
Repent –
“except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish”
(Lk. 13:3, 5)
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15. “Heareth my word” Hear – Jn. 5:24 Believe – Jn. 5:24
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. John 5:24
Hear – Jn. 5:24
Believe – Jn. 5:24
Repent – Lk. 13:3, 5
Confess –
“Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.” (Matt. 10:32)
Matt 10:32
32 Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
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16. “Heareth my word” Hear – Jn. 5:24 Believe – Jn. 5:24
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. John 5:24
Hear – Jn. 5:24
Believe – Jn. 5:24
Repent – Lk. 13:3 & 5
Confess – Matt. 10:32
Be baptized –
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mk. 16:15 & 16).
Mark 16:15-16
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.
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17. “Ashamed of Me and My words”
“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” (Mark 8:38).
Words Of Christ
Hear – Jn. 5:24
Believe – Jn. 5:24
Repent – Lk. 13:3 & 5
Confess – Matt. 10:32
Baptized – Mk. 16:15, 16
John 5:24
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.” “
Mark 8:38
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
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18. Lessons From God’s Word
We must obey God
Even if we think we have a “better” idea!
Proverbs 14:12; 16:25; Isaiah 55:8-9
We must obey God on His terms
Hebrews 5:8, 9
Blessings will come when we do…
If and only if we obey God’s commands, His Way!
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19. Conclusion Commit to do the Lord’s will Jesus did Peter did
John 4:34; 6:38
“Thy will be done” - Matthew 26:42
Peter did
“Master, we have toiled all the night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the net” - Luke 5:5
Luke 5:5
Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.
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20. Matthew 7:21-23
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
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21. The Bible Plan of Salvation
The Alien Sinner must…
Hear - Romans 10:17
Believe the Gospel - Romans 10:14
Confess Christ - Romans 10:9
Repent of your sins - Acts 2:38
Be baptized into Christ - Acts 2:38
The erring child of God must…
Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22-24; Hebrews 4:16