John 21
Discipleship Defined: Discipleship is moving from unbelief to Belief in the Gospel in every area of life, changing what you love and how you live.
John 21 Reminds Us Of 3 Things
First: You are not who you
John 21: 1-3, 1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee.[a] This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),[b] Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. 3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.
Second: You are not what you have
John 21:15-17, 15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?[e]” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep. Do you love me more than these?
Notice 3 things about the restoration.
- In restoring Peter, Jesus does not remind Peter of his
- In restoring Peter, Jesus asks Peter a
- In restoring Peter, Jesus point Peter
Third: You are no longer your
- Do you love people (i.e. sheep) like I love them?
How do I apply this message?