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Good morning and welcome to
Hope Church Clinton’s Virtual Church Live Stream video.
Good morning and welcome to
Hope Church Clinton’s Virtual Church Live Stream video.
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reach more people with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Well, as you can see, you
caught me doing what I love to do -fishing! Fishing runs deep in my family. My
grandfather was a commercial fisherman and my dad loves to fish more than I do.
Even Levi likes to fish, but not as much as his little sister, Janna Kay. Abbi
refuses to go fishing because of bugs and heat. Josie likes “catching” not
fishing. If she’s fishing ten minutes and nothing’s biting, she is done. This
morning, we have been catching a few bass and bluegill on plastic jigs. It has
been a blast!
caught me doing what I love to do -fishing! Fishing runs deep in my family. My
grandfather was a commercial fisherman and my dad loves to fish more than I do.
Even Levi likes to fish, but not as much as his little sister, Janna Kay. Abbi
refuses to go fishing because of bugs and heat. Josie likes “catching” not
fishing. If she’s fishing ten minutes and nothing’s biting, she is done. This
morning, we have been catching a few bass and bluegill on plastic jigs. It has
been a blast!
I could talk about fishing
all day, but let’s get down to the business we are here for, which actually
involves a little fishing…
all day, but let’s get down to the business we are here for, which actually
involves a little fishing…
Today, I want to continue
discussing some post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Two Sundays ago, we
talked about two disciples who met Jesus on the Road to Emmaus and last Sunday,
we talked about Jesus’ interaction with Thomas in the Upper Room.
discussing some post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Two Sundays ago, we
talked about two disciples who met Jesus on the Road to Emmaus and last Sunday,
we talked about Jesus’ interaction with Thomas in the Upper Room.
Today, we are going to look
at John 21 and I will be sharing from the English Standard Version of
Scripture, but as I always say, grab your favorite version of the Bible and
let’s dig in…
at John 21 and I will be sharing from the English Standard Version of
Scripture, but as I always say, grab your favorite version of the Bible and
let’s dig in…
John 21:
1. After this Jesus revealed himself again to the
disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.
2. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of
Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were
together.
Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were
together.
3. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They
said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but
that night they caught nothing.
said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but
that night they caught nothing.
4. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore;
yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
5. Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?”
They answered him, “No.”
They answered him, “No.”
6. Jesus said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of
the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able
to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.
the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able
to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.
7. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to
Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on
his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the
sea.
Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on
his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the
sea.
8. The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net
full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards
off.
full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards
off.
9. When they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal
fire in place with fish laid out on it, and bread.
fire in place with fish laid out on it, and bread.
10.
Jesus said to
them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.”
Jesus said to
them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.”
11.
So Simon Peter
went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And
although there were so many, the net was not torn.
So Simon Peter
went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And
although there were so many, the net was not torn.
12.
Jesus said to
them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who
are you?” They knew it was the Lord.
Jesus said to
them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who
are you?” They knew it was the Lord.
13.
Jesus came and
took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish.
Jesus came and
took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish.
14.
This was now the
third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from
the dead.
This was now the
third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from
the dead.
At the start of John 21 in
verse one we read the words, “After this…” After what? We assume he is talking
about appearing to Thomas and the group in the upper room, but we aren’t
exactly sure. At the end of chapter 20, it’s almost like John has an “in conclusion”
moment but then remembers one last interaction with Jesus that must be
included.
verse one we read the words, “After this…” After what? We assume he is talking
about appearing to Thomas and the group in the upper room, but we aren’t
exactly sure. At the end of chapter 20, it’s almost like John has an “in conclusion”
moment but then remembers one last interaction with Jesus that must be
included.
Here it we find Peter and six
other disciples hanging out. Suddenly, Peter says, “I’m going fishing.” The
others think that’s a good idea too, load the boat, and jump in the truck with
him. I often wonder where the other four disciples are, but apparently it was
not that important. Maybe they did not like to fish? Surely not!
other disciples hanging out. Suddenly, Peter says, “I’m going fishing.” The
others think that’s a good idea too, load the boat, and jump in the truck with
him. I often wonder where the other four disciples are, but apparently it was
not that important. Maybe they did not like to fish? Surely not!
The guys fish all night and
catch nothing! But, hey, a bad night fishing beats a good day working, right? Well,
I’m not so sure about that for these anglers; many of them were commercial
fisherman.
catch nothing! But, hey, a bad night fishing beats a good day working, right? Well,
I’m not so sure about that for these anglers; many of them were commercial
fisherman.
Anyways, the sun is coming up
and a guy calls out from the shore, “Hey kids, yall got any fish?!” The only
thing worse than getting skunked fishing is having someone ask about it. I can
hear these guys mumbling and grumbling about this guy on the shore. Was he
being sarcastic? Was he hungry? Did he have a haul he wanted to brag about? We
are not sure, but it was probably like salt in the wound.
and a guy calls out from the shore, “Hey kids, yall got any fish?!” The only
thing worse than getting skunked fishing is having someone ask about it. I can
hear these guys mumbling and grumbling about this guy on the shore. Was he
being sarcastic? Was he hungry? Did he have a haul he wanted to brag about? We
are not sure, but it was probably like salt in the wound.
“Nope. We haven’t caught a
thing!”
thing!”
Now, this land lubber is
really testing them, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat!” Wooo!
Nothing like someone telling you how to do your job, huh? But it worked! They
caught so many they could hardly retrieve the net!
really testing them, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat!” Wooo!
Nothing like someone telling you how to do your job, huh? But it worked! They
caught so many they could hardly retrieve the net!
Well, apparently, something
clicked for John. You see, John is known as the pet or “disciple that Jesus
loved.” It is interesting how he calls himself that over and over in his own
writings. Maybe he was a little hung on himself! Anyways, John realizes the
know-it-all landlubber is Jesus and he tells Peter, “It is the Lord!”
clicked for John. You see, John is known as the pet or “disciple that Jesus
loved.” It is interesting how he calls himself that over and over in his own
writings. Maybe he was a little hung on himself! Anyways, John realizes the
know-it-all landlubber is Jesus and he tells Peter, “It is the Lord!”
Peter doesn’t say a word. He
grabs his coat and jumps in the sea swimming as fast as he can towards the
shore. I love the way the original languages read here -it says that Peter
literally “threw himself into the sea.” He was excited! It was his Lord. Forget
the fish, forget the boat, forget the boys… I gotta see Jesus!
grabs his coat and jumps in the sea swimming as fast as he can towards the
shore. I love the way the original languages read here -it says that Peter
literally “threw himself into the sea.” He was excited! It was his Lord. Forget
the fish, forget the boat, forget the boys… I gotta see Jesus!
The other disciples finally
haul all the fish in and join Peter and Jesus on the shore.
haul all the fish in and join Peter and Jesus on the shore.
Verse 9 tells us that Jesus
had been cooking breakfast for them, namely bread and fish cooking on a
charcoal fire. Peter helps the disciples bring the fish up to Jesus. The writer
here says there are 153 fish. Now, some of my colleagues in ministry like to
speculate about the significance of 153 fish but let us not get into
speculation and eisegesis. Let’s just say, it was a haul and the disciples were
pleased.
had been cooking breakfast for them, namely bread and fish cooking on a
charcoal fire. Peter helps the disciples bring the fish up to Jesus. The writer
here says there are 153 fish. Now, some of my colleagues in ministry like to
speculate about the significance of 153 fish but let us not get into
speculation and eisegesis. Let’s just say, it was a haul and the disciples were
pleased.
They sat down with Jesus and ate;
they knew who he was now. He had taught them. He had led them. He had died for
them. And, he had walked out of the grave for them. John tells us that this is
the third time that Jesus had appeared to the disciples. Let’s read further…
they knew who he was now. He had taught them. He had led them. He had died for
them. And, he had walked out of the grave for them. John tells us that this is
the third time that Jesus had appeared to the disciples. Let’s read further…
John 21:
15.
When they had
finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love
me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He
said to him, “Feed my lambs”
When they had
finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love
me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He
said to him, “Feed my lambs”
16.
He said to him a
second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord;
you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”
He said to him a
second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord;
you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”
17.
He said to him
the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because
he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you
know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”
He said to him
the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because
he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you
know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”
18.
“Truly, truly, I
say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever
you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another
will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.”
“Truly, truly, I
say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever
you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another
will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.”
19.
(This he said to
show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he
said to him, “Follow me.”
(This he said to
show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he
said to him, “Follow me.”
What’s going on here? The
guys get finished eating breakfast and Jesus has a little one-on-one chat with
Peter. He asked him, “Peter, do you love me more than these?” Who are the
“these” that Jesus is referring to? Well, what, or who, he is referring to are
the other disciples, but this has little to do with comparison for Jesus’ sake.
He is bringing Peter back to an earlier conversation that Matthew records in
his gospel about Jesus foretelling Peter’s denial. When Jesus tells the
disciples in Matthew 26:30-35 that they will all fall away and run, Peter gets
bold and says “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall
away” (Matthew 26:33, ESV). Jesus comes back with “Peter, you will deny me
three times tonight.” Peter, God bless him, does not know when to shut up! Peter
shoves his foot farther in his mouth and boldly says, “Even if I must die with
you, I will not deny you!” (v. 35, ESV)
guys get finished eating breakfast and Jesus has a little one-on-one chat with
Peter. He asked him, “Peter, do you love me more than these?” Who are the
“these” that Jesus is referring to? Well, what, or who, he is referring to are
the other disciples, but this has little to do with comparison for Jesus’ sake.
He is bringing Peter back to an earlier conversation that Matthew records in
his gospel about Jesus foretelling Peter’s denial. When Jesus tells the
disciples in Matthew 26:30-35 that they will all fall away and run, Peter gets
bold and says “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall
away” (Matthew 26:33, ESV). Jesus comes back with “Peter, you will deny me
three times tonight.” Peter, God bless him, does not know when to shut up! Peter
shoves his foot farther in his mouth and boldly says, “Even if I must die with
you, I will not deny you!” (v. 35, ESV)
Most of you know how the
story goes, the night Jesus was arrested, Peter was denies knowing Jesus. The
first time, he denies being a disciple to a servant girl. The second and third
times, he denied knowing Jesus while standing around a fire getting warm. “You
are not one of his disciples, are you?” (John 18:25). “I am not,” Peter said. A
relative of Malchus, the one-eared soldier who had been maimed by Peter at
Jesus’ arrest asked him, “Did I not see you in the garden with him?” John 18:27
records what happened next: “Peter again denied it, and at once a rooster
crowed” (ESV)
story goes, the night Jesus was arrested, Peter was denies knowing Jesus. The
first time, he denies being a disciple to a servant girl. The second and third
times, he denied knowing Jesus while standing around a fire getting warm. “You
are not one of his disciples, are you?” (John 18:25). “I am not,” Peter said. A
relative of Malchus, the one-eared soldier who had been maimed by Peter at
Jesus’ arrest asked him, “Did I not see you in the garden with him?” John 18:27
records what happened next: “Peter again denied it, and at once a rooster
crowed” (ESV)
Here is what is neat. In our
passage today, John told us that Jesus invites the boys to have breakfast with
him. He’s got fish and bread cooking on a “charcoal fire.” The only other time
we find a charcoal fire in the Bible is the one Peter was warming his hands on
when he denied Jesus. Maybe the fire that Jesus had built reminded Peter of a
few nights ago when he denied Christ. I’m not sure, but it’s a cool
observation.
passage today, John told us that Jesus invites the boys to have breakfast with
him. He’s got fish and bread cooking on a “charcoal fire.” The only other time
we find a charcoal fire in the Bible is the one Peter was warming his hands on
when he denied Jesus. Maybe the fire that Jesus had built reminded Peter of a
few nights ago when he denied Christ. I’m not sure, but it’s a cool
observation.
Anyways, Jesus asks him, “Do
you love me?” three times. All three times, Peter responds, “Yes, Lord, you
know I love you” or “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” The
first time, Jesus said “Feed my lambs.” The second time, “Tend my sheep.” The
third time, “Feed my sheep.” Three times! Kind of redundant don’t you think?
Jesus asked him THREE TIMES! Peter told Jesus he loved him THREE TIMES maybe
because he had denied him THREE TIMES!
you love me?” three times. All three times, Peter responds, “Yes, Lord, you
know I love you” or “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” The
first time, Jesus said “Feed my lambs.” The second time, “Tend my sheep.” The
third time, “Feed my sheep.” Three times! Kind of redundant don’t you think?
Jesus asked him THREE TIMES! Peter told Jesus he loved him THREE TIMES maybe
because he had denied him THREE TIMES!
Now that Peter is restored
and rededicated to the Lord, Jesus tells him how he will die a martyr’s death,
hands outstretched and carried to his doom. Historians tell us that Peter was
crucified upside down for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
and rededicated to the Lord, Jesus tells him how he will die a martyr’s death,
hands outstretched and carried to his doom. Historians tell us that Peter was
crucified upside down for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Let’s close this thing out by
looking at these last few verses:
looking at these last few verses:
John 21:
20.
Peter turned and
saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned
back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going
to betray you?”
Peter turned and
saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned
back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going
to betray you?”
21.
When Peter saw
him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”
When Peter saw
him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”
22.
Jesus said to
him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You
follow me!”
Jesus said to
him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You
follow me!”
23.
This is the
disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these
things, and we know that this testimony is true.
This is the
disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these
things, and we know that this testimony is true.
24.
Now there were
also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I
suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be
written.
Now there were
also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I
suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be
written.
Apparently, news of an
impending death is not something any of us want to hear. The same is true for
Peter. He sees John following them, eavesdropping on the conversation. Peter
asks Jesus, “Since I have to die for you, what about your pet over there?”
Jesus basically tells Peter to mind his own business and worry about himself.
Peter’s response sort of reminds me of delegating chores to my children -“What
about her? What is she going to do?”
impending death is not something any of us want to hear. The same is true for
Peter. He sees John following them, eavesdropping on the conversation. Peter
asks Jesus, “Since I have to die for you, what about your pet over there?”
Jesus basically tells Peter to mind his own business and worry about himself.
Peter’s response sort of reminds me of delegating chores to my children -“What
about her? What is she going to do?”
You worry about you and your
calling. One of the worst things we can do is try to dig a hole in someone
else’s yard. Get back over in your yard and do what you are called to do.
calling. One of the worst things we can do is try to dig a hole in someone
else’s yard. Get back over in your yard and do what you are called to do.
Perhaps you too have denied
Christ one time, two times, three times, or even so many times you cannot
count. I know there are times that I can do something great for God but out of
intimidation, fear, or whatever, I become a coward just like Peter. There are
times I slip and fall, but God is there picking me up and restoring me to who he
called me to be. We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world, but we
serve a perfect Savior who gave himself as a sacrifice for our sins. The
perfect Lamb of God was slain to pay the price for the wicked and evil things
we have done. That’s good news. That’s gospel. Romans 10:13 tells us “For
everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Christ one time, two times, three times, or even so many times you cannot
count. I know there are times that I can do something great for God but out of
intimidation, fear, or whatever, I become a coward just like Peter. There are
times I slip and fall, but God is there picking me up and restoring me to who he
called me to be. We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world, but we
serve a perfect Savior who gave himself as a sacrifice for our sins. The
perfect Lamb of God was slain to pay the price for the wicked and evil things
we have done. That’s good news. That’s gospel. Romans 10:13 tells us “For
everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
My prayer is that you have
called on the name of Jesus. I pray you have repented of your sins and believed
that God raised Jesus from the dead. If you are still questioning your faith or
have some doubts, please reach out to me at chadfrizzell@bellsouth.net. You can find a transcript of this message on my blog
at www.chadfrizzell.com . Please like and share this video right now to help
us share the good news of Jesus Christ to the entire world.
called on the name of Jesus. I pray you have repented of your sins and believed
that God raised Jesus from the dead. If you are still questioning your faith or
have some doubts, please reach out to me at chadfrizzell@bellsouth.net. You can find a transcript of this message on my blog
at www.chadfrizzell.com . Please like and share this video right now to help
us share the good news of Jesus Christ to the entire world.
I’m not sure the exact date
that we will be meeting in person again, but we will announce that through Facebook
and email, so keep watch for that. Speaking of that, I want to give a big Hope
Church shout out to our healthcare workers. I know you are weary and tired but
thank God for you. A special thank you to our own Kathy Gifford. She is a nurse
with the Graves County Health Department, and we all know they have been very
busy fighting COVID-19 there. Please keep them in your prayers.
that we will be meeting in person again, but we will announce that through Facebook
and email, so keep watch for that. Speaking of that, I want to give a big Hope
Church shout out to our healthcare workers. I know you are weary and tired but
thank God for you. A special thank you to our own Kathy Gifford. She is a nurse
with the Graves County Health Department, and we all know they have been very
busy fighting COVID-19 there. Please keep them in your prayers.
I think Levi may be a fish or
two ahead of me, so I need to show this pup how it is done. I love ya, Hope
Church! Keep loving God and loving others. I’ll see yall next Sunday on
Facebook! Be safe! God bless!
two ahead of me, so I need to show this pup how it is done. I love ya, Hope
Church! Keep loving God and loving others. I’ll see yall next Sunday on
Facebook! Be safe! God bless!
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