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​ NLT1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. 3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. 4 At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. 5 He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. 6 Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. 7 Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. 8 The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. 9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread. 10 “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn’t torn. 12 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. 14 This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead. 15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.

One of my favorite scriptures Dejavu for Peter - it is all too familiar Before we look at what is happening in this scripture I think we need to look back at Peters life and what brought him to this moment Jesus preaching on the sea of Galilee - Jesus sits in an empty boat they were out washing the nets, then he said...

​ NLT4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. 8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.

WHERE IT BEGAN

​ NLT4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. 8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.

Peter left all he knew to follow Jesus, his livelihood, his family, the familiar, his security etc.. despite what people may have thought He ate with Jesus, walked and talked with him, they hung out, he was friends with Jesus and loved Jesus. He experienced miracles and he had great intentions and yet he also failed Jesus his falling asleep in the garden ( his attack on Malchus )His denial of Jesus 3 times even after he told Jesus earlier on that he would fight for him, that he would die for him.,

THE LET DOWN

​ NLT15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another of the disciples. That other disciple was acquainted with the high priest, so he was allowed to enter the high priest’s courtyard with Jesus. 16 Peter had to stay outside the gate. Then the disciple who knew the high priest spoke to the woman watching at the gate, and she let Peter in. 17 The woman asked Peter, “You’re not one of that man’s disciples, are you?” “No,” he said, “I am not.” 18 Because it was cold, the household servants and the guards had made a charcoal fire. They stood around it, warming themselves, and Peter stood with them, warming himself.

​ NLT25 Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked him again, “You’re not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it, saying, “No, I am not.” 26 But one of the household slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you out there in the olive grove with Jesus?” 27 Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed.

We know that the rest of the story - Jesus is arrested, and whipped and brutally nailed to a cross. I often wonder did Peter see it, did he realize his part in the story did he see his sin, his denial, his betrayal that held him there When we come to we see that Peter has gone back to his old way of life, the only other life that he knew Peter felt defeated, overwhelmed and maybe even guilty Back to

It’s Not Over

It was here that the resurrected Jesus appeared to them and the story repeats history of Jesus calling out to them asking

​ NLT5 He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. 6 Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.

When they recognized that it was the Lord, Peter jumped over and swam to him When they got there Jesus was putting on a boil up for breakfast As they were sitting there the most beautiful exchange happened between Jesus and Peter

​ NLT15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.

The NIV Application Commentary When he asks do you love me more than these he is asking do yo love your career or are he willing to be Christ’s disciple, do you love me more than these familiar things you have returned to Jesus asks peter 3 times do you love me - and while Peter was hurt by the repetition - I believe it was a reminder of the 3 times that Peter denied him and while it was painful for Peter it was a grace filled moment of sweet exchange​The NIV Application Commentary: John The Restoration of Peter (21:15–17)Jesus is asking Peter to examine the strength of his earlier pledges.I often believe that there were great pauses in-between the asking of these questions I feel that there was some time for Peter to look back and reflect Will he commit to live up to the name Jesus gave him (rock) will he live up to his commitment

​ NLT18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

Now What

I am so thankful for Peters life because our lives are not much different Many are fearful to surrender to follow Jesus - what will ppl think Many of us have left the comfort of what we knew to follow Jesus Many here have made a commitment to be a disciple of Jesus Looks different for each one of us. Some of us are disciples without being committed to a covenant like an adherent or soldier. I believe that following Jesus simply is the most important, and how we live that out will look different for each of us. For some we have chosen soldiership and in addition to following Jesus we have made a sacred covenant to Jesus to live a certain lifestyle that requires hard work and accountability - it is not for everyone it is a calling, and it is okay not to be called to it, but I would encourage you all to listen for the voice of God and see where he calls you. For Soldiers , you sign on to be active as a disciple of Christ as GBP says we are not called to be in the reserves .You have signed on and have pledged to live a life that is pleasing to God But like peter you may have committed in the beginning but have probably failed along the way. and here we are tonight with Jesus at the campfire we are given the opportunity to reflect on our lives and to be asked the question )______ do you love me? Then feed my sheep I love this part of Peter’s journey because it is proof that no matter our past or even our present that Christ will give us another chance, he will change our lives if we surrender When peter answered yes and meant it great things happened Jesus communicates His confidence in and selection of him as the head of the early church. Luke demonstrates this in the book of Acts, which portrays Peter as a bold proclaimer of the gospel (; ; ), a miracle worker (; , ), an authoritative figure in the early church (; ; ; ), among the first missionaies to the Gentiles (), and a missionary to the Jews outside of Jerusalem (). Ultimately, Peter demonstrates his total devotion as a follower of Jesus when he dies a martyr’s death in Rome (1 Clement 5:4).

​ NLT23 Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.