Gospel Reading John 21:1 – 19

After this, Jesus appeared once more to his disciples at Lake Tiberias. This is how it happened. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael (the one from Cana in Galilee), the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples of Jesus were all together. 3 Simon Peter said to the others, “I am going fishing.” “We will come with you,” they told him. So they went out in a boat, but all that night they did not catch a thing.

John 21:1 – 19 4 As the sun was rising, Jesus stood at the water's edge, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then he asked them, “Young men, haven't you caught anything?” “Not a thing,” they answered. 6 He said to them, “Throw your net out on the right side of the boat, and you will catch some.” So they threw the net out and could not pull it back in, because they had caught so many fish.

John 21:1 – 19 7 The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken his clothes off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples came to shore in the boat, pulling the net full of fish. They were not very far from land, about a hundred yards away. 9 When they stepped ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it and some bread.

John 21:1 – Then Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 11 Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore full of big fish, a hundred and fifty-three in all; even though there were so many, still the net did not tear. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and eat.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord.

John 21:1 – So Jesus went over, took the bread, and gave it to them; he did the same with the fish. 14 This, then, was the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from death. 15 After they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these others do?”

John 21:1 – 19 “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my lambs.” 16 A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”

John 21:1 – A third time Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter became sad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” and so he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you!” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.

John 21:1 – I am telling you the truth: when you were young, you used to get ready and go anywhere you wanted to; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will tie you up and take you where you don't want to go.” 19 (In saying this, Jesus was indicating the way in which Peter would die and bring glory to God.) Then Jesus said to him, “Follow me!”

John 21:1 – 19

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John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something

John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something Could be religion,

John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something Could be religion, fashion, music etc

John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something Could be religion, fashion, music etc Early in his ministry: Jesus called his disciples: “Follow me”

John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something Could be religion, fashion, music etc Early in his ministry: Jesus called his disciples: “Follow me” In the reading: the call to “Follow me” is extended

John 21:1 – 19 Follow People follow someone or something Could be religion, fashion, music etc Early in his ministry: Jesus called his disciples: “Follow me” In the reading: the call to “Follow me” is extended We are all called to “follow Jesus’

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Main factor: LOVE V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Main factor: LOVE John 13:37 Peter assured Jesus of his love V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Main factor: LOVE John 13:37 Peter assured Jesus of his love But he failed-denied the Lord 3 times V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Main factor: LOVE John 13:37 Peter assured Jesus of his love But he failed-denied the Lord 3 times Though weak and frail in his love – Jesus called him V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Lambs V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Lambs: baby sheep, young and vulnerable V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Lambs: baby sheep, young and vulnerable They are the new believers V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Lambs: baby sheep, young and vulnerable They are the new believers And we (followers of Christ) must feed them V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs Lambs: baby sheep, young and vulnerable They are the new believers And we (followers of Christ) must feed them We must reach out to them V15....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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Again, key factor for following Christ: LOVE V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Again, key factor for following Christ: LOVE Take care = look after V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Again, key factor for following Christ: LOVE Take care = look after, care and protect V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Again, key factor for following Christ: LOVE Take care = look after, care and protect Sheep = mature Christians V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Take care = look after, care and protect Sheep = mature Christians V5-6: Jesus took care of mature fishermen V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep Take care = look after, care and protect Sheep = mature Christians V5-6: Jesus took care of mature fishermen Even mature Christians need taking care of V16 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.”

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep V17 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.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep V17 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.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep We all need regular spiritual feeding V17 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.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep We all need regular spiritual feeding See signs of weaknesses on others – help out, feed them V17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”….. “Feed my sheep.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep We all need regular spiritual feeding See signs of weaknesses on others – help out, feed them V12 – Jesus invited them to come and eat V17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”….. “Feed my sheep.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep We all need regular spiritual feeding See signs of weaknesses on others – help out, feed them V12 – Jesus invited them to come and eat He could see they were hungry V17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”….. “Feed my sheep.

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep Love for Christ is vital in our willingness to serve him

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep Love for Christ is vital in our willingness to serve him Read Scriptures daily

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep Love for Christ is vital in our willingness to serve him Read Scriptures daily And your love for Christ will grow

John 21:1 – 19 “Follow Jesus - the Risen Saviour” 1.Feed my lambs 2.Take care of my sheep 3.Feed my sheep Love for Christ is vital in our willingness to serve him Read Scriptures daily And your love for Christ will grow And you will follow obediently And serve God willingly