Miracles of Jesus

Miraculous Catch of Fish

Free online resources based on the Biblical story of the boat-sinking load of fish. The net-breaking catch of fish miracle can be found in the Bible in the book of Luke. See below for links to sermons, songs, stories and entertaining sites for this seed-faith miracle. 

Miracle Catch For Kids: Bible Stories - Children's Stories - Children's Activities - Children's Sermons - Music, Plays & Poetry - More Miracle Catch Resources

Miracle Catch For Teens & Adults: Devotions & Sermons - Educational Links - Potluck - Neat Miracle Catch Related Sites

Updated 2/13/10

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.”

“Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. -- Luke 5:4-7 NLT

Miracle Catch of Fish Summary

Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and needed a place to stand and preach because of the crowd. Simon was tending his nets after fishing all night and not catching anything. Simon let Jesus use his boat and listened to the message.

Luke doesn't say what Jesus taught that day, but most likely he was teaching the Good News of God's abundance (Matthew 11:4-6, Luke 6:38, John 10:10). That would explain why Simon was willing to go back out on the lake even though he knew that fish were rarely caught in the daytime in the clear water of the Galilee. Only faith would motivate a seasoned professional to lay aside years of fishing experience to go back out and fish. And faith comes by hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17).

This was Simon's business and he needed to catch fish to earn a living. Jesus knew what Simon needed both professionally and spiritually because God knows what you need even before you ask (Matthew 6:8). But He needs your faith to bring all His promises true in your life. When Simon planted his seed (boat) into Jesus' ministry, that seed was multiplied back as a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fish!

As you read and meditate on this miracle, remember that faith still works. All things are possible if you believe.

Read the story of the Miraculous Catch of Fish in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Miraculous Catch of Fish

Luke 5:1-11 - Miracle catch and Jesus calls the first disciples.

Read Bible verses related to the theme of God's Abundance in the Draught of Fishes story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

God Is a God of Abundance - Old Testament
Genesis 26:12-14  Leviticus 26:1-10  Deuteronomy 28:1-14  Deuteronomy 30:8-16  Psalm 23  Psalm 36:5-10  Psalm 115:12-15  Proverbs 8:17-21  Joel 2:21-26  Malachi 3:10-12

God Is a God of Abundance - New Testament
Luke 6:38  Luke 8:1-15  John 10:10  2 Corinthians 9:6-11  Ephesians 3:19-21  Philippians 4:19  1 Timothy 6:17-19

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about Jesus supplying a miracle catch of fish.

-- Miraculous Catch of Fish Resources --

Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on the Miracle Catch of Fish
The Wonderful Draught of Fishes - A very brief easy-to-read version of the miracle fish catching story

Simon's Net-breaking, Boat-sinking Catch of Fish - A Bible story based on Simon's abundant catch of fish found in the Gospel of Luke

A Net Full of Fishes - The story of the great catch of fish in modern language

Fishers of Men - The story of the big catch of fish and Jesus calling the first disciples.

When Jesus Calls We Should Follow - Story and lesson ideas from Luke 5:1-11 (Microsoft Word document)
 

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the Draught of Fish Miracle
I am still searching for good children's fiction based on the miracle catch of fish theme online. If you know of any, please send me the URL.
 
 

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages for the Miracle Catch of Fish
Apostles Bible Coloring Pages - Coloring pages based on Luke 5

Fishers of Men - Coloring page based on the draught of fish miracle

Didn't Find What You Were Looking For? Search Google For More Miracle Catch Resources. Suggested Search Terms: Jesus, Miracles of Jesus, Draught of fish, Luke 5, Simon, Sea of Galilee, Fishers of men, Miraculous catch of fish

Fishing For People - Coloring page based on the miracle catch of fish
 

Let's Go Fishing - Interactive group ideas for teaching Luke 5

Fishing For People - A puzzle based on Luke 5

Fishing For People - A crossword puzzle based on the miracle catch of fish

Fishing For People - Multiple choice quiz based on Luke 5

Fishing For People - Wordsearch puzzle based on the miraculous catch of fish

Children's Sermons & Lessons on the Draught of Fish Miracle
Casting a Net - A children's sermon from Luke 5:1-11
 

Let's Go Fishing - An object lesson based on Luke 5

Children's Music, Plays & Poetry on the Miracle Catch of Fish
"I Will Make You Fishers of Men" - Written by Elaine Kirkpatrick and "Fishers of Men" written by Harry D. Clarke - Find both halfway down the page.

Additional Resources & Link Pages on the Great Catch of Fish
Fishermen to Fishers of Men - Additional resources related to the miracle catch of fish and calling the first Disciples

-- Miraculous Catch of Fish For Teens and Adults --

Devotions, Discussions & Sermons on the Draught of Fish Miracle

The First Draught of Fishes - A nice summary on Simon's miracle catch of fish

How To Hook a Fisherman - Another excellent summary on Luke 5:1-11

The Call of Peter, James and John - A lengthy, but excellent summary of Luke 5

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: The Great Catch of Fish - A Bible study from Luke 5:1-11 
 

Launch Out Into the Deep - A study written by Dr. Joe Temple

Just Do It - An article that includes reference to the draught of fish on how human reasoning, unbelief & laziness can rob you of God's best.

Launch Out! - An article based on Luke 5:4 

Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology on the Miracle Catch of Fish
By the Sea of Galilee the Final Call of the First Disciples, and the Miraculous Draught of Fishes - Commentary from the book by Alfred Edersheim
 

Sea of Galilee - A secular overview of the lake where the miracle catch took place

The Galilean Fishing Economy and the Jesus Tradition - An article that examines fishing as a sub-system within the political-economy and domestic-economy of first-century Galilee.

Sea of Galilee - An overview of the Sea of Galilee from Follow The Rabbi 

Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on the Draught of Fish Miracle
Towns and Villages on the Sea of Galilee - Travel blog on the Sea of Galilee area with pictures and commentary on Jesus 

Peter's Catch of Fish - Biblical art on the Internet

Capernaum - An outstanding summary on Capernaum, Peter's home 
 

Capernaum - Information and pictures on Peter's hometown

Capernaum - Jesus' Home - Information on the Peter's hometown

Capernaum - A good summary of Capernaum's role in Jesus' ministry 

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