This priority of relationship can be a hard thing on people who like to get things done, yet it is a lesson that God will teach us one way or another. Can you appeal to His perfect understanding today, as did Peter, and say with all your soul, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you? What should they have been doing? Turn to John 21. Share to Facebook. John then adds in verse 14, This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after He was raised from the dead. Stalin had power, but his plans were stopped in country after country and now his empire has disintegrated. Jim, who was then no more than three or four years old, saw me working, and it occurred to him that I was thirsty. Why are the pursuit of each of the following ultimately futile and what is Gods provision for the Christian in each area: Money; Possessions; Fame; Power. This morning we will examine the first part of John 21 in which Jesus taught this lesson to His disciples once again. John 21:1-14. Perhaps you are like that too to one degree or another. His lower lip started to tremble. Jesus gives them a huge catch (4-8) III. the boat. 8 But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away, dragging the net [full] of fish. September 22, 2019. As I turned around, there was my son coming across the garden holding that smudgy glass of warm water, saying, Daddy, I thought you were thirsty, so I brought you a drink. And, as he held up the glass, a smile stretched across his face from one ear to the other. All Rights Reserved. It is the kind of love that would not let us go, even while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). Philip was also from that city. disciples by the. While He has a clear plan in mind for what He is going to do and how He will get it accomplished, He is never in a rush. Though Jesus body had new qualities, like being able to enter a closed room, He was flesh and bone and not a spirit. I Why, that was not cool water; it was not even pure water. It is also a lesson for us. Why didnt they take offense at it? Not a creed, not a church, not a religion, but Jesus asks, Do you love me? 1 John 2:1,2 Nature and Ground of Christ's Advocacy 1 John 2:3-5 The Guileless Spirit Realizing Through Obedience 1 John 2:6 The Christlike Walk of with One Guileless Spirit Abiding in God 1 John 2:7,8 The Commandment at Once Old and New to One Walking with Guileless Spirit in the Light Then, without further comment, He quickly comes back to the decisive question, Simon, son of John, do you love me? (John 21:17). WebJohn 21 Outline: I. If Peter just wanted to occupy his time while waiting, he could have done some recreational fishing, but this is serious fishing. #+J*. WebJohn 21:15-17 Sermon Illustrations Free Sermon Illustrations for Preaching : In Sermon Illustrations: "John 21:15-17" showing 1-7 of 7 Sort By Scripture Clear Scripture Filters Fame is a fleeting moment of time that will be forgotten (Ecclesiasties 1:11). (See: Overcoming Unbelief). In this case, that grace was a large catch of fish when they humbly followed the instructions of the stranger. How did that demonstrate Jesus power to provide? Want to know how Sermons.com works? What does it matter that anyone knows my name? John R. W. Stott, The Preacher's page for June 21: Important Comma: Source unknown: Inerrancy Survey: The Gideon, January, 1994, pp. Then he smiled, and said, Sure, Doc, Ill give my blood for my sister. That left them wondering. Throwing caution to the wind, they lived like those who already reckoned themselves to be dead dead to sin, dead to the world, but alive unto God. That well is so deep people in Jaffna call it the Nilavarai Bottomless Well. Remember again that at least three of them had been professionals at this. Vamos a mirar el ejemplo de Pedro. Some have speculated them to be Andrew and Philip, since they were both from Galilee, but why not mention their names? Success with Gods Wisdom and Power John 21:6-8. A BIG RESTORATION - Vss. And whatever is done truly for the love of Christ, even to one of the least of these sheep, becomes an act of worship to the Lord (Matthew 25:40). We're glad you found us! Patience was not one of Peters virtues. John 21:15-17- So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? Finally each of us must answer for ourselves. Then feed my sheep. According to tradition, it happened just that way. John 21:18-24. a sermon bringing attention to the fact that Jesus responded to how he was perceived. A week later Jesus revealed Himself again to His disciples, but this time Thomas was also present, and he exclaimed, My Lord and my God, as his skepticism was overwhelmed by the evidence. He will provide for our needs as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Follow me, Jesus said to Peter. They said Well come too. Waiting on Jesus John 21:1-14, It is necessary to learn to __________ on the Lord for His direction in life (Ps 27:14; 37:7), Goal oriented people find it frustrating to have only minimal ___________ without specific tasks to do, God is never in a __________. III Then each was asked to find his lemon. Bill Thomas. He accomplishes His will in His own way in His own perfect timing. What you and I need to do is actively put into practice Proverbs 3:5-6 (5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. Grace Bible Church, NY Some of Gods dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over 13 Jesus ^came and ^took the bread, and ^gave them, and the fish likewise. Simon, a Greek contraction of the Hebrew, Simeon, was his given name. Perhaps that is an indicator that they had been humbled by their nights futile work. He had the authority to lay down His life and to rise from the dead as the Holy God-Man He lived a perfect life which He credits to everyone who believes, and He allowed our sin to be credited to Him, and He paid the debt for our sin. We can cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Just as He was sent into the world, now He sends us (John 17:18; John 17:20-21). A fisherman does not like to admit to not catching anything, but they can still save their pride by appearing helpful and telling the person what bait was not working that day. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Catch Anything? He grabs the net One of the great celebrative anthems that comes to us from the African-American culture is the powerful spiritual Aint Got Time To Die. It was written by Hall read more, Scripture: In the same sense of obedience, there is a cross for all who would follow in His steps (Matthew 8:34; Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:23). Are you loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and your neighbor as yourself? We spend a lot of time and effort and, often, a lot of money, without anything to show for it in return. He was doing the best he knew to please his daddy. They should have been trying to catch men, not fish. Some of the disciples had been fishing all night on the sea of Tiberias, and had caught nothing. Or would He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. Philip spoke up, "That's mine." (See: On the Road to Emmaus) We also know that Jesus had calmed the disciples after appearing in their midst, and then He gently reproached them for their unbelief. In the eyes of man, Peter didnt live up to his calling. Consider the popcorn machine featured below for an example. Would John also meet a martyrs death? read more, Scripture: Join Now: 1-800-777-7731 Sermon Help | Illustrations | Church Resources | News | Seminary Power? Goal oriented people find it frustrating to have only minimal direction without specific tasks to do. Before you go we would like to offer you a 25% DISCOUNT to the annual membership. It was only after that they recognized Jesus. Or the words might be taken to mean more than these things more than the comforts of home, more than the acclaim of a good reputation, more even than the work you are doing for Him. Our form of service will vary, depending upon gifts and callings, but God who made us what we are will use every disciple in some way, to care for His sheep. Back in John 6:1, he used both names to explain what he was talking about. Jesus had promised to make the disciples "fishers Nelson Price is right on point when he makes this statement, JESUS CHRIST often endures our embarrassing abuse, denial, and betrayal only to come back compassionately to restore us to an even more meaningful love My goal and your goal should be to seek first Gods kingdom and His righteousness and let Him take care of our needs. Fame? He was introduced to Jesus by his brother, Andrew. through as an apostle. He demonstrated the depth and the length of his unfailing love once again by serving them breakfast on the beach, (John 21:9-12). But how do you react when the person fields the question in the negative to begin with? zP,k(v$SVf`p21gh2q+ i5{WCkmVi\{$xLrpFl"@7pca*. This post-resurrection appearance can be applied to Who was the Emperor of China in 100 A.D.? John 21:25. Not worth it. He has already given us plenty to do in keeping His commandments while we wait for specific leading. Mark Ellingsen. With his memory of past failure, he could not appeal to his record but he could appeal to his Lords understanding. While we are hard on Peter for the denial, the personal question is how many times & in what ways have we denied Jesus? Jesus called him Peter (or Cephas Aramaic) meaning, rock.. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight) and Psalm 37:4 (Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart). As the dawn began to break, Jesus appears on the shore, though they do not recognize Him in the mist. also reflects on the fact that much more could have been written about the Lord Jesus will teach them all a lesson about this, but it is also a lesson for each of us too. Jesus had them go to the nets to get some fish from their catch, but this was not because they needed them for breakfast. Most fishermen do not want to be told what to do. Sermon Notes September 22, 2019 Say, Doc, when do I die? It is our relationship with Him that is the priority, and not all the things we accomplish. Older Children Do one or more of the following: 1) Count how many times a reference is made to fishing or fish. When that happens we need someone to restore us. He is brooding, thinking deep thoughts not quite sure what to make of all that had happened. I want them to know the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus responded by saying, Feed My lambs. instructed with one big requirement, true for all believers. Share to Twitter. Illustration: A man had a dream. Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others! Before you go we would like to offer you a 25% DISCOUNT to the annual membership. The next thing I knew my name was being called. Peter had denied Jesus three times. (See: The Resurrection of Jesus), We know only a little of what Jesus said to the disciples on these occasions. Simply click the Signup button below and the discount will be applied. Peters reaction here is understandable for anyone who hates waiting. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Fathers commands and remain in His love (John 15:10; cf. After this He commissioned and empowered them for their future ministry as we saw in John 20:21-23, Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace [be] with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you. 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and ^said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. They had also been fishermen from the Capernaum area as Peters partner, so waiting for Jesus in Galilee is simply a return home for them. We're glad you found us! John 3:14-21. 27:14). We know that Jesus had explained the Old Testament prophecies concerning Himself to the two disciples while walking on the road to Emmaus. 12-14 - The Disciples are In my sermon tonight I shared four truths about failing just to motivate you to keep pushing even in the face of utter failure. How do we know that Jesus cares for us and will provide for us? Failure cant take Gods presence away from us because He doesnt desert us when we fail, (Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20). Are you becoming more like Jesus or your next door neighbor? But his life was driven by one simple belief that motivated him to keep trying. That is every time we fail We need to remember failure is not lethal because the Bible shows our failures can never come between us and our God. 3Simon Peter said to them, Do you realize that nearly half the peoples of the earth have not heard an intelligent presentation of the Gospel, and that they will not have the opportunity unless someone who knows the Savior crosses the boundaries of their culture, identifies with them, and builds a bridge of love? Possessions? 3Simon Peter ^said to them, I am going fishing. They ^said to him, We will also come with you. They went out, and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing. They sit down and eat breakfast together (9-14) IV. The disciples receive and __________instructions from this man they do not recognize a sign of humility? He was stretched out on a cross, and crucified upside down. Jesus basically told Peter that it was not Peter's business to know. So he pulled a chair up to the kitchen sink, got a dirty glass, and filled it with water from the faucet. he can be our healer, savior, provider, way maker etc. Children's Pastor | First Baptist Church Bentonville, Ministry Staffing Partner (One Chruch Team), CCPA Do not sell my personal information. 10 Jesus ^said to them, Bring some of the fish which you have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Hence we must learn to listen and obey. discovering the truth of Scripture Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Where such love is the motivation of our labor, the effort cannot be in vain; but where it is not the heartbeat of our life, whatever we do will be wasted energy (1 Corinthians 13). "I did so do it," Philip insisted. However, in his first comeback fight Tyson knocked out his opponent Peter Mcneeley within 86 seconds! John 21:1-22. When obeyed they saw his presence. In the eyes of man, Peter deserved nothing but to be humiliated in public. ", There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. God is speaking to you right now. 15-18 - Jesus recommissions Peter to a ministry to the "sheep" We dont have to explain our situation to Him. We're glad you found us! Whatever happens to your fellow believers, whether they have a more comfortable lot in life is not your problem. It's empty. Have you noticed that Jesus appeared to the disciples every time they hit the rock bottom? A BIG REFLECTION - Vss. This one shows His care & provision, Jesus cares for all His disciples and promises to provide as we _____________His kingdom & righteousness, KIDS KORNER Parents, you are responsible to apply Gods Word to your childrens lives. They were from Bethsaida on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. John 21:15-17 His boldness made him a natural leader even among the disciples. the tomb was empty!" True, Godly Love (John 21:15-17) The memory of that tragic failure was doubtless awakened by the thrice-repeated question, just as the fire must have reminded him of that night in the palace courtyard when he swore that he was no friend of Jesus (Mark 14:66-72; Matthew 26:69-75; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:25-27). Upload. Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, Jesus said, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of God (Matthew 7:21; cf. It is Peter, who as Sermon Notes: Jesus appears to seven Disciples, Sermon: A Samaritan Womans Encounter with Jesus, Sermon: Great Lessons from Mary and Martha, Sermon: Jesus anointed by a Sinful Woman in Bethany, A Strategy for Your Personal Spiritual Growth, Sermon Notes: Responding to New Atheists in the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, New Year Sermon: An old Challenge for a New Year. It is Peter that boldly rushes into Jesus now empty tomb (John 20:6). What commission had Jesus already given the disciples and what power was available to them to carry out His instructions? of men". It was announced by the angel to Salome, Mary the mother of James and the other women who had gone to the tomb that first resurrection morning. Lest some think that ministry is optional, Jesus concludes His discourse with the command: Follow me (John 21:19-22). Herein is the secret of that love which casts out all fear (1 John 4:7-21). 1. Jesus restores Peter to ministry and prophesies his manner of death. Sermon Opener Do You Love Me? John 21:1-19 Lets begin with Simon out on his boat fishing alongside the other disciples. He is brooding, thinking deep thoughts not quite sure what to make of all that had happened. Then there is a flashback. It helps us see how much we really love Jesus. En Mt. 26 tenemos el cuento de Pedro quien neg a Jesucristo unas tres veces. For each flashback, there Unfaithful. But the affirmation, sincere as it may be, needs expression in more than words. Apparently, the well is connected to many underground sources of water it doesnt deplete even in the seasons of severe drought. 12 Jesus ^said to them, Come [and] have breakfast. None of the disciples ventured to question Him, Who are You? knowing that it was the Lord. Nathanael means, God has given. He is also referred to as Bartholomew, meanings son of Tholmai. He is from Cana of Galilee, which is only about five miles NNE from Nazareth where Jesus grew up. In conclusion, I would like to summarize those four points into one statement. Why did they go fishing and what kind of fishing were they doing? Vacations can even become physically exhausting because instead of resting, the effort to relax results in the pursuit of activities. sincerity of the decision and the consistency of the converts. WebJohn 21 IT SOUNDS FAMILIAR A FAMILIAR SCENE - Vss. Continue to serve him even when you feel like everything is over because failure cant kill the edge God has given you. Apart from Mary Magdalens testimony (John 20:11-18), he has recorded 3 different encounters (John 20:19-22; 24-29) the disciples had with the risen Lord. But when you looked at his face, you would have to say that was pure love. Jesus came along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and called them to follow Him and He would make them fishers of men (Matthew 4:18-22). He wants our focus to be on His kingdom and His righteousness and so He promises that if we will put those first, He will take care of the rest (Matthew 6:33). You are using an outdated browser.Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.Notes:Any version of Internet Explorer that is not the latest has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows XP has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 has been deprecated by Microsoft.Mainstream support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 has ended and it will only receive security updates until January 14, 2020. I have learned to be calm while waiting on the Lord, yet I must admit that I still struggle with it at times since I am a bit goal oriented and I would still like the Lord give me a detailed list in sequential order of what I should do. God is not like that. We know they did not eat any of those fish for breakfast because when they had come ashore, the found Jesus with a charcoal fire and one fish upon it (vs. 9 ojyavrion / opsarion Greek singular) and they all ate from that one fish (vs. 13 ojyarivwn / opsari n Greek singular) and not from the fishes (vs. 10 ojyavrion / opsarion Greek plural) they had caught. Recounted in the story of Vassars life, compiled by his nephew, T. E. Vassar, in Uncle John Vassar: or, The Fight of Faith (New York: The American Tract Society, 1879), p. 161. 2021 Preaching.com. Grieved that Jesus would interrogate him about this three times, Peter adamantly affirms: Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Whereupon, after reemphasizing the necessity of feeding his sheep, Jesus tells Peter what love will cost in obedience (John 21:18-22). It would be a great encouragement to me and a contribution to the edification of the Church. What should you do when you do not have specific leading from the Lord about important decisions? Yes, Peter had repented, and wept bitterly; but Jesus question is not how much you regret the past, not how many tears have been shed but do you love me. There is one other thing that Jesus said before this time that is recorded, and that was to the women who had been at the tomb. Watch our tutorial. In order for Peter to be the very best fisher of men, With this the Master moved on, perhaps going to the mount where other believers were waiting for Him, at which time He would give them the Great Commission to go and disciple all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). My life should revolve around being used by God for the sake of His kingdom and living in holiness. Here, Lord, I give myself away, I read about a little boy who was told by his doctor that he could save his sisters life by giving her some blood. Restoration is serious business. He is all we need, if we see him as such. read more, Scripture: INTRODUCTION This is the same hope that is given to all who place their faith in Jesus for salvation from their sins and follow Him. But its always a part of life. Jesus needed to deal with issues in his life, and encourage him. WebYour miracle is just around the corner! 2:2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. [1] After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. Here Jesus shares one of the most overlooked tools of evangelism. I can imagine the disciples thinking, "I wonder what in the world he meant by that." Do we love Jesus as much as we think we do? Neither spoke, but when their eyes met, Johnny grinned. And once made, it is a decision renewed daily as we follow Him. We are to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7). Join the tens-of-thousands of pastors who benefit from the best preaching resources. He points out the fact of their failure as part of the lesson. his future death. How to wait on the Lord for His direction in life is one of the more difficult lessons for many Christians to learn. As his blood siphoned into Marys veins, one could almost see new life come into her tired body. We return to the patterns of life, often sinful, that we had before being called by God to live for Christ. publicly denied his Lord. It was Jesus Himself standing before him. God wants us to focus on Him. read more. Jesus has breakfast fixed. God knows how to make Lemonade We can't expect to win souls to Christ without His (i4 E:])(lll@! Any version of Internet Explorer that is not the latest has been deprecated by Microsoft. Why does John reference it as the Sea of Tiberias? Jesus does not want us to even be concerned about the daily needs of life such as having something to eat or drink or wear. This was an extremely large catch as indicated by the comment added that the net was not torn. Sometimes he even charged them with a particular task (John 20:17; 20:19, Luke 24:13-33; 24:36-49). and "lambs". Peter was not In the same way Jesus checked out the heart of Peter, He speaks to us to check us out. He wants our focus to be on Him. Next class period, without warning, students were told to put their lemons back in the bag.
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