THE RISEN CHRIST REINSTATES PETER (92 downloads)
John 21:1-25
Key Verse21:15 “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’”
- Look at Mark 16:7. What did the risen Jesus command his disciples to do and why? How do you think the disciples felt after all that had happened?
- How did Jesus help his disciples to recognize him? (4-12; cf. Luke 5:4-7) What does this show about Jesus’ love? (Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 3:20b)
- Why did Jesus ask Peter, “Do you love me” three times? (15-17) What does Jesus mean by “Do you love me more than these”? (15) How did Peter answer each time?
- What did Jesus instruct Peter to do after each response? (15-17) What is the relationship between loving Jesus and feeding his lambs/sheep? (Mark 12:31-32)
- What does Jesus’ invitation, “Follow me,” mean to Peter and us? (18-22)