(a) Discuss the circumstances that led to Jesus saying "Do not be afraid; henceforth you...

Explanation

A "Do not be afraid: henceforth you will be catching men" The Circumstance that led to the statement (Luke 5:1-11:

?. Jesus stood by the lake Gennesaret and the people gathered to hear the word of God from him.

ii. Jesus saw two empty boats and entered one of them belonging to Simon Peter.

iii Jesus stood in the boat and taught the people around.

iv. After the teaching, Jesus instructed Peter to cast his nets in the deep waters for a catch.

v. Simon initially protested but later agreed to do as Jesus directed.

vi. After he threw the nets, he caught a great shoal of fish.

vi. His nets were breaking, and he had to request assistance from his colleagues.

vii. They filled the two boats so that they began to sink.

viii. Peter was so much astonished that he begged Jesus to depart from him since he was a sinner.

ix. Peter was in the company of James and John, the Sons of Zebedee who were also fishermen.

x. Jesus then invited them to be fishers of men.

xi. And instantly, they left everything and followed Jesus.

B. Factors that prevent people from becoming committed Christians:

i. Lack of self-denial.

ii. Poverty

iii. Lack of self-control.

iv. Unforgiveness/intolerance.

v. Unwilling to give up sinful habits/pride.

vi. Wealth materialism.

vii. Not praying regularly.

viii. Not reading the Bible regularly.

ix. Failure to abide by the word of God/lack of faith.

x. Peer pressure/Bad company.

xi.idolatry.

xii. Demonic/satanic influence.