What did the broken net in Luke chapter 4 represent about Israel?
The broken net in Luke chapter 4 represented Israel's history: when they cast the net at the Lord's command, it broke and the fish escaped. This indicated that nothing really jelled for Israel, and they never enjoyed all the promises that God had given.
Les explains that the broken net in Luke chapter 4 was indicative of Israel's history. Contrary to the later scene where the net is full and not a single fish is lost, in Luke 4 the net broke and all the fish got away. That failure pictured how nothing really jelled for Israel, and they never enjoyed all the promises God had given. It contrasts with the end gathering for the Kingdom, where not one single Jew will miss it.