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A Big Catch

A Bible story for kids from Luke 5:1–11. Day 196 of 365.

Jesus got into Peter's boat and taught the crowd from the water.

Then Jesus said, “Go out deeper and let down your nets.” Peter said, “We fished all night and caught nothing! But because you say so, I will.”

Suddenly the nets were so full of fish they started to break! Peter knelt down and was amazed. Jesus said, “Don't be afraid. From now on you'll catch people!”

Key Verse

Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.Luke 5:10, ESV

Talk About It

When is it hard to do what Jesus says?

Story Questions

Whose boat did Jesus use?

Peter's

How many fish had they caught all night?

None

What happened when they obeyed Jesus?

The nets filled with fish

Try This Today

Play a fishing game with paper fish and a magnet or clothespin “net.”

Pray Together

Jesus, even when I don't understand, help me say, “At your word, I will.” Amen.