SERIES:  Reclaimed

TITLE:   Restored

TEXT:  John 21: 15-25 (p.907)

I.   A PICTURE OF REFLECTION

Turn to Matthew 28:16.

It appears Peter had grown (impatient) with waiting for the Lord to show up.  Peter was not suggesting some recreational fishing.  3 lines of evidence:

1. Jesus predicted they would (abandon) Him.  John 16:32

2. Definite article suggests a (specific) boat.

3. The challenge seen in verse 15.  “These”= (boats, nets, fishing business).

II.   A PICTURE OF RESTORATION

Two things stand out first:

1. Peter hauled it in himself and nets weren’t torn

2. Specific number indicates John was an (eyewitness).

Several significant points stand out in this exchange:

1. “These” refers to fishing business
2. The use of the word love.
3. The number of times Jesus asks Peter the question.

Important to remember: our failures and hurts don’t (disqualify) us from serving Jesus. They don’t put us on the (sidelines).  Jesus is not our (accuser), but our restorer, healer, forgiver, and Savior.

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