GOSPEL OF JOHN

WEEK TWENTY-ONE: JESUS IS CALLING YOU

READ: CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

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Chapter Twenty-One – JESUS IS CALLING YOU

Restoration is a process and is very relational. Peter, after denying Jesus three times, is given an opportunity for a new start. Our sins and bad decisions do not define us.

The grace of Jesus gives us infinite hope.

Peter learned from his past failures. When he returns to the Lord, it includes commitment. Loving Jesus is far more than good intentions and correct doctrinal answers.

If you love Jesus, then make disciples.

The great commission includes both leading people to come to know Jesus and helping followers of Jesus grow in their faith. If you love Jesus, then you will build up the body of Christ and courageously reach lost sheep. Peter would later be a martyr, but not John. We need to let go of what we can’t control. The final say belongs to God.

Our call is to be faithful and trust God with the results.

Peter steps out of shame and becomes a leader who has a massive kingdom impact. Jesus saves you both from sin and for a wonderful purpose. To live is Christ, and to die is gain.

 

Just Choose Hope

HOPE POINT

Jesus tells us to feed His sheep.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. How would the large catch of fish bring back memories for the disciples? (21:1-6)

 

2. How is this breakfast with Jesus so special? (21:7-14)

 

3. What does Jesus want Peter to realize and do? (21:15-17)

 

4. How is comparison a distraction? (21:18-22)

 

5. How can you tell more people about who Jesus is and what He has done? (21:23-25)

 

6. Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?

 

PRAYER

Faithful God, it is our deepest joy to be close to You and serve You with all of our hearts. It is worth the cost and all sacrifices we make along the way. Jesus, we hear Your words and want to answer the call. We love You and want to feed Your sheep. Thank You for Scripture, and we will pass it along to others. The Bible is a powerful gift and is transforming us. May Your word be honored and received. We want to take gospel and relationship risks for Your glory. It is in Your glorious name we pray, amen.