Reflection Questions
1. After taking a look at Jesus’ story here in chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke, what stands out to you the most? Have you ever studied or heard this story taught on before? If you’re familiar with the story, did you notice anything that you haven’t noticed before?
2. Peter probably thought that pushing his boat out for Jesus was a pretty insignificant gesture. However, that one act of obedience caused him to act obediently again and again, which eventually led to his life looking extremely different. Can you look back in your life and point to a situation where you obeyed God and it led to your life looking completely different than it would have if you didn’t obey God in that moment? Can you also look back to see a situation where you weren’t obedient, and it caused you to miss out on what God had planned for you?
3. As we talked about handing over everything that we have to God, did the Lord bring to your mind anything specifically that you can better give to Him? Do you feel like God has asked you to give up that before? If so, what stopped you from giving it God?
4. Paint a picture in your mind of what your life would look like if you truly handed over everything to God just like Peter did? What would look differently? Would you be less angry, self-centered, anxious, ect.?
5. What practical step(s) can you take better hand over everything that you have to God? Who can keep you accountable to that?