Book of John: Chapter 21

Tonight we wrapped up our series through the Book of John by diving into chapter 21 and reflecting on everything we have learned throughout this journey—the authority of Jesus, His relationship with the Father, His compassion for people, and the truth He consistently spoke in love. One of the biggest themes tonight was **Agape Love**—a love that is sacrificial, truthful, corrective, and willing to cost something. Jesus demonstrated throughout John that true love is not just comforting people, but leading them toward truth, growth, and relationship with God. We reflected on Jesus appearing to the disciples after the resurrection at the Sea of Tiberias and how even in uncertainty, the disciples responded to His voice. John recognized Jesus first and Peter immediately jumped into the water to get to Him. It reminded us how important it is to stay familiar with the voice of God. A powerful part of the discussion centered on Jesus asking Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” We talked about how this mirrored Peter denying Jesus three times and how Jesus was not condemning Peter—He was restoring him. Jesus reminded Peter that failure was not the end of his calling. ✨ You can mess up and still be called. ✨ God can restore what failure tried to destroy. ✨ The process prepares you for the purpose. We also discussed the difference between lambs and sheep and how Jesus charged Peter to both *feed* and *tend* them. New believers need guidance, protection, and nourishment, while mature believers still need direction, accountability, and shepherding. The call to disciple others belongs to all of us. Another major takeaway tonight: ➡️ Stop comparing your assignment to someone else’s. When Peter became concerned about John, Jesus essentially told him, “Focus on following Me.” We cannot fulfill our purpose while distracted by someone else’s journey. We closed by reflecting on John 21:25—everything Jesus did could not even fully fit into books. God cannot be limited or placed in a box. The more we walk with Him, the more He reveals Himself through every season, process, failure, and victory. If you missed tonight, make sure to catch the podcast replay. Thank you to everyone who has walked through the Book of John with us these past weeks. We pray this series helped you grow deeper in truth, relationship, obedience, and understanding of who Jesus truly is. “Follow Me.” — Jesus