Archival Post: Cast Your Nets Again

June 13, 2022 Nate Holdridge

One day, Jesus was taught the Word, using Peter's boat as his pulpit. Pushed off from the shore in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus spoke to his audience on the beach. Upon completion of his sermon, Jesus told Peter to go out and cast his nets. Peter said, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing, but at your word, I will let down the nets.” I know the Lord is asking some of you to step out in obedience to him, perhaps in areas where you've tried in the past, but seemingly to no avail.

Jesus Joy (Mark 2:9-22)

April 27, 2022 Nate Holdridge

By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not come with some good advice. He did not come to tinker. (13 Minutes/3000 Words)

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13–17) - He Calls People Like Levi

April 6, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 1 He Calls People Like Levi

(Mark 2:13–17)

The first time Jesus spoke in Mark's gospel, he said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1:15). And, at this point in Mark's gospel, we have learned many introductory things about the kingdom of God Jesus said was at hand. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)

Cast Your Nets Again (Luke 5:4-5)

February 8, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13-17)

August 18, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Mark 2:13-17)

In this three-part series, we are going to explore this question: What kind of people enter into God's kingdom? We are going to ask this because the first time Jesus spoke in Mark's gospel, he said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1:15). Jesus came. The time is fulfilled and, with him, came the kingdom of God. It is at hand. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)

When Christ's Commands Feel Impossible (Luke 5:4-5)

February 20, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Luke 5:4-5)

At Your word, O Master, I will cast the nets again. Though it violates everything in my fleshly senses, I know You Lord of a dimension I cannot see. With eyes of faith, I trust in You and Your command. I will go out there, back onto the lake, and cast the nets one more time. (2 Minutes/500 Words)

Faith Is Confident in God’s Word (Hebrews 11:3)

October 8, 2019 Nate Holdridge

We learn right away, in this chapter, that though faith will often go above our human reasoning, it is not unreasonable. For a belief in a Creator God is logical. (3 Minutes/700 Words)