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Apply the truth of God’s word to your life
How To Use This Guide:
listen
Listen to the weekly sermon and read through the main passages(s)
reflect
Prayerfully answer the questions below
discuss
Meet with your group to discuss
respond
Apply the truth of God’s word to your life
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During the Last Supper, Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples, foreshadowing his impending sacrifice on the cross. After his resurrection, he shared another meal with them. In the intervening time, the disciples lost hope as they witnessed the execution of the rabbi they had devoted their lives to following. Paul famously denied Jesus three times out of fear of persecution.
While Judas gave in to shame and despair, Peter approached Jesus with a heart of godly sorrow, confident in His grace and forgiveness. Jesus questions Peter three times, "Do you love me?" (21:15, 16, 17). This repetition echoes Peter's three denials of Jesus following his arrest. Even though Peter faltered then, he does not fail this time. Despite Peter's failure, Jesus compassionately restores and receives him.
While Judas gave in to shame and despair, Peter approached Jesus with a heart of godly sorrow, confident in His grace and forgiveness. Jesus questions Peter three times, "Do you love me?" (21:15, 16, 17). This repetition echoes Peter's three denials of Jesus following his arrest. Even though Peter faltered then, he does not fail this time. Despite Peter's failure, Jesus compassionately restores and receives him.
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1. Can you share one of your favorite memories of being gathered around a table with others?
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2. Read John 21:15-19. Sharing a meal is more about relationship than sustenance. What message does Jesus's act of preparing breakfast convey to his disciples? How does Jesus use this shared meal to foster reconciliation?
3. Jesus questions Peter three times, asking, “Do you love me?” Why do you think Jesus repeats this question? In what ways does Jesus demonstrate grace to Peter during this exchange?
4. What significance does Jesus' command, “Feed my sheep,” have for Peter personally? How is Peter expected to demonstrate his love for Jesus after his ascension?
3. Jesus questions Peter three times, asking, “Do you love me?” Why do you think Jesus repeats this question? In what ways does Jesus demonstrate grace to Peter during this exchange?
4. What significance does Jesus' command, “Feed my sheep,” have for Peter personally? How is Peter expected to demonstrate his love for Jesus after his ascension?
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5. How do you find yourself responding when you feel you have disappointed God or others? Do you find yourself withdrawing in shame, or do you feel encouraged to draw closer in vulnerability?
6. Despite his failures, Jesus restores Peter. How does this influence your understanding of God? In light of this, what actions can you take to extend grace and reconciliation to someone who has let you down?
7. How can you intentionally use shared meals or gatherings this month to cultivate compelling relationships with friends, family, or neighbors? How can we show the love of Jesus to “his sheep”?
6. Despite his failures, Jesus restores Peter. How does this influence your understanding of God? In light of this, what actions can you take to extend grace and reconciliation to someone who has let you down?
7. How can you intentionally use shared meals or gatherings this month to cultivate compelling relationships with friends, family, or neighbors? How can we show the love of Jesus to “his sheep”?
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