Summary of John 21:1-14
Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples went fishing. They caught nothing. Then, Jesus appeared, told them to throw out their net, and they hauled in a ton of fish. John recognized Jesus, and Peter jumped out to swim to him. When they landed, Jesus was cooking fish for them. This was the third time Jesus appeared to them after his death.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 2: John 21:1-14
3) They caught no fish when fishing on their own. When Jesus appeared to them while they were fishing, he told them to throw out their net, whereby they caught fish.
4a) A miracle took place. Jesus had provided them with fish before while they were fishing.
b) With excitement, enthusiasm, and faith. John testified it was Jesus, and Peter jumped in to get to Jesus. I love Peter’s love and devotion for the Lord and willingness to do anything to be near him. He does not have a care in the world. John is always the first to speak out.
c) With enthusiasm,, devotion, and carefreeness. With faith. With gratitude.
5a) He provided for their physical, spiritual, and mental needs. He fed them. He reappeared to them, strengthening their faith in him. He helped them fish after a long day of frustration.
b) With a flexible job to go and be able to do doctor’s appointments for my kids. He met my physical, spiritual, and mental needs, too.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 2: John 21:1-14
Love this lesson on how Jesus always knows exactly what we need, when we need it.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 28, Day 2: John 21:1-14
Here, Jesus appears to his disciples after his death at the Sea of Tiberias in Galilee. Jesus had told them to return to Galilee (Matthew 28:7, 28:10).
Bible scholars speculate as to why the disciples went back to their former occupations. To me, they were still waiting for Jesus’ timing.
Note the disciples obeyed who they thought was a stranger. God uses others for His purposes. He blesses doers.
Note Jesus had food for the disciples before they landed with their catch. Jesus was prepared.
Scholars believe 153 fish would weigh 300 lbs. Peter pulled this himself. Scholars debate the number 153, but we will never know its significance or if it even had one.
Jesus again serves others, his disciples. Jesus always invites us to him: to see, to learn, to rest, to eat.
Everyone knew it was the Lord; none questioned it.
Jesus ate with his disciples.
This is the third time that John recorded Jesus appearing after his resurrection. There were doubtless many others.
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