The document outlines a course called "Become a Fisher of Men" that teaches about fishing for souls and qualities of being a good fisherman. It discusses why fishing was important in Jesus' time, how fishing for fish and men are similar, and becoming a fisher of men is about soul winning. The course covers 7 steps for successful fishing and getting a fisherman's license.
14. “ Come and see a man that’s told me everything I’ve ever done!”
15. “ Open your eyes and look at the fields – they are ripe & ready to harvest.”
16. “ Through this course you are learning how to harvest.” www.FishermanMinistry.com
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First 5 disciples were fishermen Peter, James, John, Andrew & Philip "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men .“ … Matt 4:19 NIV
First creatures in Genesis Only creatures not on Noah’s ark Associated with the wisdom of Solomon Nehemiah built a Fish Gate in Jerusalem Jeremiah used a fisherman metaphor Jonah swallowed by a large fish
Preached in terms of fishing “ From now on you will be catching men” Preached from fishing boats Two miraculous catches of fish Fed thousands with fish & bread Compares the kingdom to a fishing net Paid taxes with a coin from a fish’s mouth Ate fish after His resurrection Chose fishermen as his first disciples
Fishing = Soul Winning “ The greatest work to which human beings can aspire is the work of winning men from sin to holiness ” … The Ministry of Healing, Pg. 398 “ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.” … Proverbs 11:30
You will see the Holy Spirit working right before your eyes As you study with others and see the changes that God brings about, your life will also be transformed
You will see the Holy Spirit working right before your eyes As you study with others and see the changes that God brings about, your life will also be transformed
“ As they look upon the souls they sought to win to Jesus, and see them saved, eternally saved - monuments of God's mercy and of a Redeemer's love - there ring through the arches of heaven shouts of praise and thanksgiving.” … E.G. White
“ Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great , but the laborers are few ; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” … Luke 10:2 NKJV “ Look around you! Vast fields of human souls are ripening all around us, and are ready now for reaping .” … John 4:35 TLB
“ Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great , but the laborers are few ; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” … Luke 10:2 NKJV “ Look around you! Vast fields of human souls are ripening all around us, and are ready now for reaping .” … John 4:35 TLB
“ Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great , but the laborers are few ; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” … Luke 10:2 NKJV “ Look around you! Vast fields of human souls are ripening all around us, and are ready now for reaping .” … John 4:35 TLB