Summary of John 21:15-17
Jesus asked Peter if he loved him three times, and he said that if he did, he should feed the people and take care of them.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 3: John 21:15-17
6) Peter denied Christ three times when he said he would never do such a thing and he claimed he loved Christ more than the other disciples. (Matthew 26:33). Peter needed to be reaffirmed after this by Jesus and in the eyes of the others, which leads to this scene.
7a )
Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
b) Peter needed to be reaffirmed after this by Jesus and in the eyes of the others.
c) There is a deeper love Peter has for Jesus, especially after this scene. Peter knows Jesus knows him better than he knows himself. He is humble here and ready to do Jesus’ work.
8 ) If you love Jesus, you serve others. God is calling me to serve others, too. Such as with this blog.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 3: John 21:15-17
I love how Jesus cares enough for us to give us exactly what we need, when we need it, like we see here with Peter.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 3: John 21:15-17
Jesus gives Peter the command that if he loves him, he will tend Jesus’ sheep.
Jesus allows Peter to face his failures (his denial of him three times) and to move forward with the work ahead (of tending his sheep while he’s gone).
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