JOHN 21
3 Outlines
John 21:1-18
FISHING LESSONS
Jesus had promised to make the disciples "fishers
of men". Matthew 4:19
This post-resurrection appearance can be applied to
winning souls for Him.
DON'T FISH WITHOUT CHRIST - Vss. 1-6
The disciples went fishing without Jesus and caught
nothing.
With Jesus' help the nets were full.
We can't expect to win souls to Christ without His
enabling power. John 15:5
DON'T FRET OVER THE CATCH - Vss. 7-11
Often when we lead souls to Christ we worry about the
sincerity of the decision and the consistency of the converts. Just as the net held all the flesh, the Lord
Jesus holds all those that sincerely trust in Him. John 10:27-31
DON'T FUSS WHEN CORRECTED - Vss. 12-18
In order for Peter to be the very best fisher of men,
Jesus needed to deal with issues in his life, and encourage him. Jesus will correct us as well, to make sure
we are good fishers of men. Hebrews 12:5-11
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John 21
BY THE SEA
The risen Savior made an appearance to Jesus and other
disciples by the
A BIG REVERSAL - Vss. 1-3 - Peter and others are
returning to the old way of living. They were fishing.
A BIG REMINDER - Vss. 4-11 - The disciples are
reminded of the power and the authority of the Lord Jesus with a very large
catch of fish.
A BIG RECEPTION - Vss. 12-14 - The Disciples are
invited by Jesus to "Come and dine."
A BIG RESTORATION - Vss. 15-18 - Jesus recommissions Peter to a ministry to the "sheep"
and "lambs". Peter was not
through as an apostle. He was still useable.
A BIG REQUIREMENT - Vss. 19-22 - Peter is told about
his future death. And then he is
instructed with one big requirement, true for all believers. We are to follow
Jesus. Peter wanted to know about John's future, and
Jesus basically told Peter that it was not Peter's business to know.
A BIG REFLECTION - Vss. 23-25 - John tells us that he
was an the disciple that Peter was talking about. He
also reflects on the fact that much more could have been written about the Lord
Jesus.
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John 21
IT SOUNDS FAMILIAR
A FAMILIAR SCENE - Vss.
1-3
Peter and some of the
other disciples decided to return to the familiar haunts of the fishing boat.
And like other times in
the past, there were no fish to be caught!
A FAMILIAR SOUND - Vss.
4-6
It was the voice of the
Lord Jesus. He was inquiring as to their wellbeing. When they reply that they
have no "meat", he tells them to cast the net on the other side of
the boat. There is a great catch.
A FAMILIAR STORY - Vss.
7-12
It is Peter, who as
usual, reacts spontaneously. He grabs his coat and puts it on. He grabs the net
to bring it in. Then he and the other disciples are invited to join Jesus for
breakfast!
A FAMILIAR SPOTLIGHT -
Vss. 13-18
The spotlight is on
Peter! It needed to be. Peter had
publicly denied his Lord. He needed to publicly confess his Lord. He also
needed to be publicly restored by Jesus so the other disciples will later
follow his leadership.