
The Story 2024
Unlikely Resurrection Power
July 25, 2024
Hunter Wheatcraft, Campus Pastor, Farmers Branch Campus
John 21:4-9 (NIV)
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?”
“No,” they answered.
He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.
Takeaways …
• Peter goes to Jesus and he takes his shame with him.
Takeaways …
• Peter goes to Jesus and he takes his shame with him.
• Jesus lets Peter know that HE knows about the most shameful parts of Peter’s life.
Henri Nouwen
The great illusion of leadership is to think that man can be led out of the desert by someone who has never been there.
Takeaways …
• Peter goes to Jesus and he takes his shame with him.
• Jesus lets Peter know that HE knows about the most shameful parts of Peter’s life.
• Jesus reminds Peter of what Jesus has been telling him all along.
Luke 5:8-11(NIV)
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.