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Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
The Gospel of John: The Restoration of Peter
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
The Gospel of John: The Restoration of Peter
John 21:15-22
Peter’s Restoration (v. 15-17)
• After their meal together on the shore, Jesus turns His attention to Peter
– The conversation takes place in front of the other 6 disciples
– This is meant to be a public display
• Jesus asks Peter whether his love for Him is greater than those gathered
• Jesus repeats His question 3 times
– Once for each time Peter denied Jesus (see 18:18; 21:9)
– Each with slightly different wording
• “Love”
• “Take care of His flock”
– Watch after the other disciples
– This is similar language that is used by Peter and others elsewhere to describe the role of pastors and elders (see Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 4:1–4)
Peter & John (v. 18-22)
• Jesus then tells Peter cryptically of his fate
– He will die for Jesus by crucifixion, just like Jesus
– And his death will bring glory to God, just like Jesus
• Peter, and the other disciples, are thus shown to be carrying on Jesus’ ministry
• Jesus then gets up and leaves the larger group
– And commands Peter to follow Him
• Living in obedience to Jesus
• When Peter sees the beloved disciple (John) tagging along
– He asks Him what John’s fate will be
– Jesus response is: “YOU focus on following ME!”
• “Don’t worry about what will happen to him.”
So What?
• Jesus is in the business of restoration
– Putting people back on their feet
• He did it for Peter
– He wants to do it for us
• Have you experienced the restoration that Jesus offers?
• Are you following Him in obedience?
Meditation Verse: Ps. 51:12
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