Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does Jesus ask Peter to do, and how does Peter respond to the catch?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- Where has Jesus asked something of you that seemed pointless or hard?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What is one thing you will trust and obey Jesus with this week?
Who will I tell?
- Jesus said he would make them fishers of people — who could you begin to reach?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
Jesus, like Peter, help me trust your word even when it makes no sense to me. I will let down my nets because you say so.