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Hungry nets fill to breaking, a leper is touched back into community, a paralyzed man walks with forgiven sins, and a tax collector throws a party for grace. We journey through Luke 5 with open Bibles and honest hearts, asking what these moments reveal about us, about God, and about what it means to actually follow Jesus right now. Along the way, we trace how cleansing leads to calling, how authority to forgive is confirmed by power to heal, and why joy—not performance—sits at the center of life with Christ.

We start at the shoreline where Peter’s awe turns into confession. Instead of disqualifying him, Jesus requalifies him: “From now on you’ll fish for people.” That thread runs to the rooftop scene where friends tear through barriers to place a paralyzed man before Jesus. We talk about faith you can see, hearts Jesus can read, and the stunning claim that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. Then we sit at Levi’s table and watch grace offend religious expectations, reframing holiness as presence that heals rather than distance that judges.

Finally, we tackle the fasting question. With the bridegroom present, the moment calls for feasting, not mourning. New wine demands new skins—fresh habits, fresh priorities, and a reoriented allegiance where “leaving everything” means Jesus comes first in work, reputation, and plans. Expect practical takeaways on confessing pride, carrying a friend’s “mat,” and sharing the good news in ordinary places like offices, gas stations, and kitchen tables.

If this journey sparks something in you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find it. Then take the next step: answer Jesus’ simple, life-changing invitation—follow me.

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