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Themes in Luke 5

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Themes in Luke 5

Luke 5:1 (show verse)

One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,

Christ » Sufferings of » Thronged
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Lake of gennesaret, called the sea of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Called lake of gennesaret
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Popularity of Christ » The crowds press upon him
Ships » Navigated » Lakes

Luke 5:2 (show verse)

where he saw two vessels lying near shore: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Fishermen
Fishes » Catching of, a trade
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Net » For fish
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Ships » Navigated » Lakes

Luke 5:3 (show verse)

he went therefore aboard one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to bear away a little from land. then he sat down, and preached to the people from the ship.

Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Preaching » Sitting while
Divine Teacher » Christ as

Luke 5:4 (show verse)

having finished his sermon, he said to Simon, row into deep water, and throw out your nets for a draught.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Effort demanded » Great draught of fishes
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Fish » Miracles connected with » Great draught of
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
the Miracles of Christ » Draughts of fish
Net » Fish caught in
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

Luke 5:5 (show verse)

master, said Simon, we have toil'd all the night, without any prize: however, since you give the word, I will throw the net.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Christ » Love to » Master
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
Fish » Miracles connected with » Great draught of
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
the Miracles of Christ » Draughts of fish
Night » Eastern fishermen continued their employment during
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Ships » Employed in » Fishing
Telling jesus » Failures

Luke 5:6 (show verse)

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break:

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Christ » Miracles of » Draught of fishes
Fish » Miraculous draughts of
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Fish » Miracles connected with » Great draught of
Fishes » Taken with » Nets
Fishes » Miracles connected with » Immense draughts of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Miracles » Of Christ » Draught of fishes
the Miracles of Christ » Draughts of fish
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

Luke 5:7 (show verse)

so they made a signal to their partners in the other ship to come and help them. accordingly they came, and loaded both the boats so with fish that they began to sink.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Fish » Miracles connected with » Great draught of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of
Peter » Fisherman
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

Luke 5:8 (show verse)

at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Three fish stories
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Peter
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Peter
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Humility » Exemplified » Peter
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of
Ships » Employed in » Fishing
Sin » Examples of personal » Peter
Unworthiness » Felt » By peter

Luke 5:9 (show verse)

for he, and all the company were frightned at the draught of fish they had taken:

Fishes » Miracles connected with » Immense draughts of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of
Ships » Employed in » Fishing

Luke 5:10 (show verse)

so was James too, and John, the sons of Zebedee, both partners with Simon. but Jesus said to Simon, be not afraid; for the future you shall fish for men.

Agency » In salvation of men
Following » The reward for following jesus Christ
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Brother of john and a fisherman
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the great catch of fish
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The two catches of fish
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Peter » Call of

Luke 5:11 (show verse)

then having brought their boats to shore, they left every thing, and followed him.

Following » The reward for following jesus Christ
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Jesus calls disciples on the shore of
Jesus Christ » History of » Chooses peter, andrew, james, and john as disciples; miracle of the catch of fish (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By peter and other disciples
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » First miraculous catch of fish
Leaving all » Leaving home and friends
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » The catch of fish
Missionaries » In forsaking all for Christ
Peter » Call of
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Leaving home and friends
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus

As he was going to one of the cities in that country, a man cover'd all over with leprosy happen'd to meet Jesus, and prostrating himself before him, thus address'd him, Lord, if you will, you can cure me.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Parts affected by » The whole body
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Luke 5:13 (show verse)

then Jesus stretch'd out his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cured. and immediately the leprosy disappear'd:

Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
I will's of Christ » I will, be thou clean
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Leprosy » Power of Christ manifested in curing
Miracles » Of Christ » Cleansing the leper
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing

Luke 5:14 (show verse)

and he charg'd him not to tell any man: but go, said he, present your self to the priest, and offer what the law requires for your purification, that it may be an evidence to them.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Law concerning
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ

Luke 5:15 (show verse)

in the mean time his fame spread so much the more, and a vast multitude flock'd to hear him, and to be cured of their diseases,

Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Solitary communion
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Solitary communion

Luke 5:16 (show verse)

so that he retired into places of solitude, for the convenience of prayer.

Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Solitary communion
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
Prayer » in the wilderness
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Solitary communion

Luke 5:17 (show verse)

At another time, as he was teaching, it happened that some Pharisees, and doctors of the law were sitting by, who came from the several towns of Galilee and Judea, and from Jerusalem: when the power of the Lord appear'd in their relief.

Doctor » A teacher, or master
Doctors of the law » Doctors
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It extended from the jordan river and the dead sea to the mediterranean sea, and from shiloh on the north to the wilderness on the south
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Working miracles
Sickness » God » Exhibits his power in healing

Luke 5:18 (show verse)

for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence.

Bringing men to jesus » The helpless
Christ » Miracles of » Paralytic
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought the paralyzed man to jesus
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Paralytic
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Luke 5:19 (show verse)

but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,

Bringing men to jesus » The helpless
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought the paralyzed man to jesus
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Tile » Brick

Luke 5:20 (show verse)

who perceiving their faith, said to him, O! man, your sins are forgiven you.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought the paralyzed man to jesus
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Luke 5:21 (show verse)

upon which the Scribes and Pharisees objected among themselves, saying, what a man is this to blaspheme thus? who can forgive sins but God alone?

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus falsely accused of, previously to his trial
Divinity » Challenged » By scribes and pharisees
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Reasoning » Of the pharisees

Luke 5:22 (show verse)

but Jesus perceiving their reflexions, said to them, what do you mean by such insinuations?

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As discerning the thoughts of the heart
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
Reasoning » Of the pharisees
Spiritual » Perception » Jesus

Luke 5:23 (show verse)

which is easier, to say, your sins are forgiven you, or to say, rise up, and walk?

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Luke 5:24 (show verse)

but that ye may know, that the son of man hath power to forgive sins, rise, said he, to the paralytick, 'tis I command you, take up your bed, and go home.

Effort demanded » Healing of palsy
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Luke 5:25 (show verse)

immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Man sick of the palsy
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The man sick with palsy
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The man who was paralyzed

Luke 5:26 (show verse)

at this they were all seized with astonishment, and gave thanks to God, crying out with great reverence, what a wonderful instance of power have we seen this day!

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Luke 5:27 (show verse)

After this Jesus left the place, and seeing a publican named Levi, sitting at the custom-house, he said to him, follow me.

Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Calls matthew (capernaum)
Leaving all » Leaving business
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Publicans » Matthew, the tax collector of capernaum, becomes an apostle
the Publicans » The collectors of the public taxes
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Leaving business
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus
Tax » Collectors of
Tribute » Roman » Collected by the publicans

Luke 5:28 (show verse)

immediately he rose up, left all his affairs, and became his disciple.

Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Calls matthew (capernaum)
Leaving all » Leaving business
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Leaving business
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus

Luke 5:29 (show verse)

Levi having prepared a handsom entertainment in his own house for him, a great number of publicans, and others, were likewise at table.

Entertainments » Often great
Entertainments » Often given in » The house
Feasts » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Matthew » Levi, son of jacob » The apostle
the Publicans » Often hospitable
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to

Luke 5:30 (show verse)

but the Scribes and Pharisees of that place reproach'd his disciples, and said, why do ye eat and drink with publicans and scandalous people?

Healing » Who the lord heals
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Murmuring » Against » Christ
Murmuring » Against » Disciples of Christ
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance

Luke 5:31 (show verse)

but Jesus replied, they that are in health don't want a physician: but they that are sick.

Disease » Prevention and cure of » Physicians
Disease » Healed » Physicians employed in
Healing » Who the lord heals
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Physician » Figurative
Prevention and cure of diseases » Physicians
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance

Luke 5:32 (show verse)

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

Healing » Who the lord heals
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance

Luke 5:33 (show verse)

and likewise those of the Pharisees, are frequently fasting and praying, while yours are employed in eating and drinking?

Disciples » Heal persecution of » Of john the baptist
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Afflictions of the church
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
John » Teaches his disciples to fast
John's » Disciples
Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
Pharisees » Had disciples