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Stacked Fishing Traps and Nets

Name: Stacked Fishing Traps and Nets
Brand: GoodSalt
SKU: jtbps0822
Price: 3.95 USD
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Weathered fishing traps are stacked together with netted openings, rough wooden frames, and coiled rope ready for work on the water. The close view emphasizes the practical tools of a fishing trade: woven mesh for the catch, sturdy timber supports, and cordage tied for handling and repair. In a Christian catalog, this subject carries strong ministry symbolism, recalling the world of fishermen called by Jesus and the language of disciples becoming “fishers of men.” The gear points to labor, provision, calling, evangelism, and the patient work of gathering. It serves well for sermons, Bible studies, outreach materials, discipleship themes, and teaching visuals connected to the fishermen among Christ’s first disciples.

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John Baker

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Keywords	discipleship evangelism fishers of men fishing fishing nets fishing traps
Secondary Keywords	calling catch fish fishermen fishing gear food frame outreach provision rope tool trap wood wooden frame
Tertiary Keywords	bible study cordage labor mesh ministry visual sermon graphic woven trap
Scriptures	John 21:6-11 Luke 5:4-11 Mark 1:16-18 Matthew 4:18-20 John 21 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. 7 That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 8 The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. 9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Luke 5 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. Mark 1 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4 18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

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Stacked Fishing Traps and Nets

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