The Rock on Which It Is Built

“With his life and family under threat from Rome, Simon spends one last night fishing in a desperate attempt to square his debts. ”

John 1:29, Genesis 15:5, and 15 more

1. Matthew 3:7

   12:12-12:15

   Shmuel reports that John the Baptist called the religious leaders a 'generation of vipers'.

   1. ¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

2. Luke 3:10-14

   12:31-12:41

   Shmuel describes John the Baptist's teachings to the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers regarding repentance and ethical behavior.

   1. 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
   2. 11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
   3. 12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
   4. 13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
   5. 14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

3. Luke 3:19

   12:48-12:52

   Nicodemus mentions John the Baptist's rebuke of Herod Antipas, which is the biblical reason for his imprisonment.

   1. But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

4. John 1:29

   20:01-20:08

   Andrew quotes John the Baptist's identification of Jesus as the 'Lamb of God' and the one who 'takes away the sin of the world'.

   1. ¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

5. Genesis 15:5

   28:09-28:14

   Simon sarcastically quotes God's promise to Abraham while expressing his frustration and lack of faith.

   1. And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.

6. Numbers 14:33-34

   28:36-28:53

   Simon references the major events of Israel's history (Exodus, Wilderness wandering, Exile) while complaining about God's treatment of His people.

   1. 33 And your children shall wander in the wilderness forty years, and bear your whoredoms, until your carcases be wasted in the wilderness.
   2. 34 After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise.

7. Matthew 13:3-4

   34:39-34:43

   Jesus begins teaching the Parable of the Sower to the crowd on the shore.

   1. 3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
   2. 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

8. Luke 5:1-3

   35:58-36:12

   Jesus asks to use Simon's boat to teach the crowd, fulfilling the biblical account of the calling of the first disciples.

   1. 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
   2. 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
   3. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

9. Matthew 13:47-50

   37:58-38:42

   Jesus teaches the Parable of the Net, describing the gathering of all kinds of fish and the final judgment.

   1. 47 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
   2. 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
   3. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
   4. 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

10. Matthew 13:52

    38:46-38:56

    Jesus teaches the Parable of the Householder, who brings forth treasures both new and old.

    1. Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

11. Luke 5:4-5

    39:49-40:33

    Jesus tells Simon to launch into the deep for a catch, and Simon reluctantly obeys despite having caught nothing all night.

    1. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
    2. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

12. Luke 5:6-7

    40:34-42:09

    The miraculous catch of fish that nearly sinks the boats of Simon, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee.

    1. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
    2. 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

13. John 1:29

    42:55-42:57

    Simon acknowledges Jesus as the Lamb of God, referencing Andrew's earlier report of John the Baptist's words.

    1. ¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

14. Luke 5:8

    42:59-43:03

    Simon falls at Jesus' knees and asks Him to depart because he is a sinful man.

    1. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

15. Luke 5:10

    43:08-43:09

    Jesus tells Simon, 'Fear not,' following the miraculous catch.

    1. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

16. Luke 5:10-11

    43:40-44:11

    Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him, and they leave everything to do so.

    1. 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
    2. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

17. Matthew 4:19

    45:02-45:11

    Jesus tells Simon He will make them 'fishers of men' and reiterates the theme of the Parable of the Net.

    1. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.