1. They Forsook All and Followed Him..
Luke 5:1-11

2. Luke 5: And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

3. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
10 And so was also, James, and John, the sons of Zebedee which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

4. Look what Peter, James and John did

5. They became
Disciples of
Jesus Christ!

6. The People Jesus
recognized as being
his followers
were called
Disciples

7. The word "disciple" is not
a common word today;
it is not used much in our
everyday language.

8. What does the word, disciple, mean?
Our English word, disciple, comes from a Latin word that means pupil or student.
The Greek word in the New Testament that we translate with the word disciple means "to learn."
The words disciple or disciples occurs (in the American Standard Version):
Seventy-three times in the gospel of Matthew.
Forty-two times in the gospel of Mark.
Thirty-six times in the gospel of Luke.
Seventy-five times in the gospel of John.
Thirty times in the book of Acts.

9. During Jesus' earthly lifetime,
the people who followed him to learn were called disciples-
-disciple was one of the most common words used to describe
the people who chose to follow Jesus.

10. After Jesus' resurrection, the people who believed, repented, and were baptized still were called disciples.
Let us consider these scriptures:

11. Acts 6:1 states the disciples in the Jerusalem
congregation were increasing number.
Acts 6:2 states the apostles summoned
the congregation of the disciples.
Acts 6:7 says, "The number of disciples
continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem.“
Acts 9:1 says that Saul "was breathing threats
and murder against the disciples of the Lord."

12. Acts 9:19 and 25 state that, after Saul became a Christian,
the disciples in Damascus took care of him.
Acts 9:26 says that the disciples in Jerusalem
were afraid to associate with Saul when
he tried to become a part of them.
Acts 11:26 says the disciples were
first called Christians in Antioch.
Some 18 times after Acts 11:26, Christians are referred
to as disciples

13. We must be Disciples of
Jesus Christ - willing to learn
and Follow Him.

14. Do you want to learn to pray acceptable unto God?
Early disciples of Jesus asked Him
To teach them to pray..
Luke 11:1-4  And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
2 And he said unto them,
When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

15. Do you want to learn how to live as a Christian?
Matthew 16:24-27
24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

16. Choosing to be Jesus' disciple means that I let Jesus teach me:
Who I am. Gal. 2:20
What my life's purpose is. Matt. 6:33
How I am to live in this world. Rom. 12:1-2
What my focus and perspective should be.Heb.12:1-2
How I am to treat other people. Eph.4:32
What it means to belong to and serve God. Prov.3:5-6
What my eternal destiny is. Rev. 14:13
As I learn from Jesus, my thinking and understanding will always be changing and maturing. 2 Pet 3:18

17. Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ? Do you allow him to teach you?

18. Look What We Get
When We are
Faithful disciples of
Jesus Christ!!

19. Great Blessings In
This Life
Phil. 4:19  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Matt. 11:28-30

20. Eternal Salvation
Rom. 5:8,9
I John 1:7
I John 2:1-2

21. You can be forgiven now…by
Following Jesus Christ. John 14:6
You can find happiness and joy
right now in this life by making your
life right with God. Phil. 4:4
Look what God can do for you, if
Only you are willing to obey Him?
Heb.5:8,9

22. Peter, James and John forsook all, and
Followed Jesus!
What will YOU do with Him?