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Exegetical Considerations
Luke 5:1-11
5th Sunday after Epiphany
February 8 2004

1. What is the literary context of this text?

     a. How does that context provide an interpretive framework for this passage?

2. What are Luke’s sources for this text?

     a. How has he redacted those sources?

3. How does the reference to the word of God in 5:1 recall 4:22 and 4:4?

     a. What does that reinforce about Jesus’ preaching/teaching ministry?

     b. How does that help set the stage for this text’s dynamics?

4. What type of nets would the fishermen be washing?

     a. How does that set up the absurdity of Jesus’ command in v. 4?

5. What does the reference to Jesus’ sitting (v. 3) signify?

6. What do the imperatives of v. 4 signify?

7. What is strange about Jesus giving fishing commands to professional fishers?

8. What is ironic about Simon falling to his knees in a boat overloaded with fish?

9. In v. 8 how is Simon’s theological perspective correct as it regards himself and   incorrect as it regards Jesus?

10. How does Jesus’ command not to fear in v. 10 echo 1:13,30;; 2:10?

11. What is the theological and missional thrust of v. 10?

12. What qualifies Simon, James, and John for the commission Jesus is bestowing upon them?