SF652 - SOMEONE CARES FOR YOU - WHEN YOU HAVE BLOWN IT (John 21 4-22)
John 21:1-25
INTRODUCTION
Ten Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
On Resurrection Sunday
Ø To Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
Ø To the other women (Matthew 28:9-10)
Ø To the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13; Luke 24:15-32)
Ø To Simon Peter (Luke 24:33-35; 1 Corinthians 15:5)
Ø To the other ten disciples in the upper room (Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25)
Over the next Forty Days
Ø To Thomas (John 20:26-31: 1 Corinthians 15:5)
Ø To the disciples by the Sea (John 21)
Ø To the 500 at one time (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18; 1 Corinthians 15:6)
Ø To James His brother (1 Corinthians 15:7)
Ø At the Ascension (Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:3-12)
Describe the scene around the Fire (John 18:15-27)
Simon Peter had blown it badly
Ever felt like you had really blown it?
I mean gone beyond the point of no return
Ever wonder if God would or even could forgive you?
I have Good News!
Someone cares for you... Even when you have blown it!
Lessons from Simon Peter...
“I’m going out to fish...” (John 21:3)
1A. JESUS CALLS US TO FELLOWSHIP
1B. Jesus never breaks fellowship with us - We break fellowship with Him (21:3-4)
When we grow impatient with God’s pace
When we disagree with God’s plan
When we disregard God’s presence
2B. Jesus always seeks to restore fellowship with us - even if we do not
He responds to our need (21:5-6)
He receives us back no matter how we come (21:7-8)
He requires us to come with only what He has given us (21:9-11)
He restores us to intimate fellowship (21:12)
2A. JESUS CALL US TO DISCIPLESHIP
1B. Regardless of the cost (21:18-19)
Luke 14:25-33
Ø Discipleship is costly
Ø We must be willing to endure the cost
Ø The benefits are not always immediate but they are eternal
2B. Regardless of the circumstances (21:20-21)
Luke 12:51-53
Not everyone we know and love will join us in our faith.
We must be willing to serve Christ no matter what others say or do
We must recognize that our relationship with Christ is more important than any other relationship in life.
3A. JESUS CALLS US TO LEADERSHIP
1B. Leadership motivated by love (21:15-17)
Jesus calls us to a higher motive for service
Agape = unselfish love (21:15, 16)
Simon Peter’s motive was based on human love
Philo = brotherly love (21:15, 16, & 17)
2B. Leadership demonstrated by service
Our service is to be practical
Feed (21:15, 18) bosko, to pasture; to graze, feed, keep.
Our service is to purposeful
Tend (21:16) poimaino, to tend as a shepherd (or fig. supervisor):‑‑feed (cattle), rule.
Our service is to be personal
Lambs, little ones
Sheep, adults
APPLICATION
Do you feel like you have blown it?
Good News Jesus comes to you today and calls you to...
A new fellowship based on His provision not your performance.
A new discipleship based on commitment not on circumstances.
A new leadership based on love not law.
John 21:1-25
1A. JESUS CALLS US TO ___________________________
1B. Jesus never breaks fellowship with us - _____________ break fellowship with Him (21:3-4)
When we grow impatient with God’s pace
When we disagree with God’s plan
When we disregard God’s presence
2B. __________________ always seeks to restore fellowship with us - even if we do not
He responds to our need (21:5-6)
He receives us back no matter how we come (21:7-8)
He requires us to come with only what He has given us (21:9-11)
He restores us to intimate fellowship (21:12)
2A. JESUS CALL US TO ____________________________
1B. Regardless of the ___________________ (21:18-19; Luke 14:25-33)
Ø Discipleship is costly
Ø We must be willing to endure the cost
Ø The benefits are not always immediate but they are eternal
2B. Regardless of the ______________________ (21:20-21; Luke 12:51-53)
Not everyone we know and love will join us in our faith.
We must be willing to serve Christ no matter what others say or do
We must recognize that our relationship with Christ is more important than any other relationship in life.
3A. JESUS CALLS US TO ___________________________
1B. Leadership motivated by ______________________ (21:15-17)
Jesus calls us to a higher motive for service
Agape = unselfish love (21:15, 16)
Simon Peter’s motive was based on human love
Philo = brotherly love (21:15, 16, & 17)
2B. Leadership demonstrated by ___________________
Our service is to be practical
Feed (21:15, 18) bosko, to pasture; to graze, feed, keep.
Our service is to __________________________
Tend (21:16) poimaino, to tend as a shepherd (or fig. supervisor):‑‑feed (cattle), rule.
Our service is to be ________________________
Lambs, little ones
Sheep, adults