Homiletics Study: Gospel of John
Lesson 28 Passage: John 21
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Disciples return to Fishing and Encounter Jesus (John 21:1-14) 1. Jesus appears to disciples – Scene is set and disciples identified (1-3) a. Simon Peter and disciples set out fish. b. They catch nothing 2. Jesus calls out and asks – catch any fish with negative response; instructions to try the right side and fish caught (4-6) 3. John recognizes Jesus and Peter who jumps in the water going to Jesus and disciples follow (7-8) 4. Jesus has prepared a fire with fish and bread (9) 5. Jesus instructs to bring some fish (10-11) a. Peter climbs back in the boat b. Drags the net ashore full of large fish. 6. Jesus invites the disciples for breakfast and distributes bread and fish; third appearance – they knew it was Jesus (12-14) | Peter’s Love questioned by Jesus (John 21:15-17) 1. As they finished eating, Jesus asks: do you love me more than these (15) Peter responds “you know that I love you” Jesus says “Feed my lambs” 2. Jesus asks again: do you love me (16) Peter responds “Yes, Lord you know that I love you” Jesus says “Take care of my sheep” 3. Jesus asks again: do you love me (17) Peter is hurt because he was asked a third time. He responds “you know all things; you know that I love you” Jesus says “Feed by sheep” | Jesus describes Peter’s future death with questions about John (John 21:18-25) 1. Jesus tells Peter: when young you dress self and went where you wanted; when old you will stretch out hands, others will dress you and lead where you don’t want to go (18) 2. Jesus was describing Peter’s death; saying “follow me” (19) 3. Peter sees John following and asks what about him? (20-21) 4. Jesus responded what is that to you? “You must follow me” (22) 5. John fills in about rumors and that Jesus didn’t say he wouldn’t die, but if he remains alive “what is that to you?” (23) 6. John says that what he has written is true (24) 7. John then shares that “Jesus did many other things, if every one of them written he suppose the whole world wouldn’t have room for these books (25) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Disciples return to Fishing and Encounter Jesus | John 21:1-14 |
Peter’s Love questioned by Jesus | John 21:15-17 |
Jesus describes Peter’s future death with questions about John | John 21:18-25 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Disciples fishing have Jesus breakfast encounter where Peter’s love questioned |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL Jesus knows our future and to love Him means to trust him through it all for His glory |
Specific Application Questions
Where has God directed you to fish on the other side of the boat? Meaning to change direction for a larger purpose. |
How has God asked you to love Him and serve Him obediently? Have those opportunities been identified and how have you responded? |
In what ways have you described the truth about Jesus to others? |
Principles to Remember
Fish where the fish are – Making an impact on others. |
Love requires active evidence |
Our relationship with Jesus is personal |
Characteristic of God
All knowing |
Theme
Encountering Jesus can bring bounty and a challenge to love more deeply as we serve Him. |
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