Fishing Wisdom

(Matthew 4:18-19) And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Fishing Wisdom

(Proverbs 11:30) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

(Colossians 4:5-6) Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

1. Take advantage of Divine Appointments.

(Psalm 37:23 KJV) The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD.

(Proverbs 16:9) In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

✓ Be intentional in relationships.

✓ Find their spiritual spot (the place where they're most open).

✓Add value to them by reaching a need.

• Physiological needs.

• Love and affection needs.

• Fulfillment needs.

(1 Corinthians 3:6 LB) “My work was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos' work was to water it, but it was God, not we, who made the garden grow in your hearts.”

2. Demonstrate Christ like behavior.

(Matthew 5:13-14 MSG) “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.”

(Matthew 5:16) In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

✓Make things better and 

brighter for them.

✓Understand their world.

✓Show them unconditional 

love.

(1 Corinthians 9:22 LB) “...Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.”

3. Our message must be kind and helpful.

(2 Timothy 2:23-25 NLT) Don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. The Lord’s servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people. They should gently teach those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will believe the truth.

(1 Peter 3:15-16) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

✓ Share the hope that we have.

✓Share my church.

✓ Share Christ.

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands

Video

https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/fishing-wisdom

Discussion Guide

https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/files/groups/guides/7-16-17.pdf

All scripture is from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.