The Resistance - Day 21
Day 21: Monday, February 27
Read Luke 5:1-11
Highlight
Historically, religious leaders of the Jewish faith (rabbis) would choose students (disciples). The concept of a rabbi calling a disciple to follow him would not have been strange to Peter or the others who were called during this scene. What was strange is that the calling normally happened in the context of the Jewish educational system when Jewish men were younger and still in school. It was considered a great honor in their culture to be called by a rabbi and only those who excelled in the study of the Old Testament would be chosen. These men would have already been deemed unworthy of that calling by the other religious leaders of that time. We know this because they were all out fishing. Yet Jesus’ standards of worthiness are different from other religious leaders of the time. Jesus did not want only the “best of the best,” the elite of the educational system. Jesus called men who reflected the people he came to save, whether they were rich and influential or poor and rejected by society. He came for them all so he called from them all.
The calling of Peter has all of the ups and downs that define not only Peter’s experience with Jesus, but also so many of ours. In just a few short verses we see Peter respond with doubt, then faith, then guilt, then ultimately obedience reflected in leaving everything behind.
More to See
The calling Peter is portrayed in The Chosen, an excellent show that portrays Jesus’ life. The scene is found in Season 1, Episode 4. While the whole show is worth your investment, if you want to find the specific scene you can skip to 35:30 into the episode.
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
Read Luke 5:1-11
Highlight
Historically, religious leaders of the Jewish faith (rabbis) would choose students (disciples). The concept of a rabbi calling a disciple to follow him would not have been strange to Peter or the others who were called during this scene. What was strange is that the calling normally happened in the context of the Jewish educational system when Jewish men were younger and still in school. It was considered a great honor in their culture to be called by a rabbi and only those who excelled in the study of the Old Testament would be chosen. These men would have already been deemed unworthy of that calling by the other religious leaders of that time. We know this because they were all out fishing. Yet Jesus’ standards of worthiness are different from other religious leaders of the time. Jesus did not want only the “best of the best,” the elite of the educational system. Jesus called men who reflected the people he came to save, whether they were rich and influential or poor and rejected by society. He came for them all so he called from them all.
The calling of Peter has all of the ups and downs that define not only Peter’s experience with Jesus, but also so many of ours. In just a few short verses we see Peter respond with doubt, then faith, then guilt, then ultimately obedience reflected in leaving everything behind.
More to See
The calling Peter is portrayed in The Chosen, an excellent show that portrays Jesus’ life. The scene is found in Season 1, Episode 4. While the whole show is worth your investment, if you want to find the specific scene you can skip to 35:30 into the episode.
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
- What truth does this passage communicate about God? About us? About our world?
- Has God used this passage to highlight something that is wrong in your life?
- What does this passage teach us to do? What is one practical thing you can do to apply this to your life?
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
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