Breakfast on the Sea Shore John 21:1-25 Steps of Jesus Breakfast on the Sea Shore John 21:1-25

Eight Lessons in the Service of Christ

The Danger of Self Will – vs. 1-3 They had seen the Risen Christ at least twice – 20:20 & 26 They had received the Holy Spirit – 20:22 They had been commissioned for Service – 20:23 The Blessing of the Savior’s Will – vs. 4-6 The tradition about the miracle – vs. 4 The speculation about the miracle – vs. 4 The simplicity in the miracle – vs. 6

The Satisfaction of the Savior Shown vs. 5-6 His knowledge of our need is shown- vs. 5 & 9 His love in spite of our sin is shown- vs. 5 & 9 The supply from the Lord is shown- vs. 6 & 10 The Reaction to the Savior’s Care vs. 7-8 John recognized Him with eyes of Love- vs. 7 Peter responded with an act of Shame- vs. 7 The rest returned to the Savior’s Side- vs. 8

The Breakfast that the Savior Supplied 9-14 It was what they were seeking- vs. 3 & 6 It was what He provided- vs. 3 & 9 It was multiplied- vs. 10 The Sermon Central to Service vs 15-17 Following Christ is a call to Serve- vs. 15-17 Following Christ is a call to Love- vs. 15-17 Loving Christ is serving His sheep- vs. 15-17

The Savior Controls both Suffering and Death- vs. 18-19 Nothing is “accidental” in the Service of God vs. 18 Suffering is included in the life of a Servant vs.18 Every servant’s will must be surrendered vs. 19 The Solitary Path of Service- vs 20-22 Service is not a fellowship Matter- vs 20 Service is not a corporate Matter- vs 21 Service is a Personal Matter- vs 22

The Danger of Self Will – vs. 1-3 The Blessing of the Savior’s Will – vs. 4-6 The Satisfaction of the Savior Shownvs. 5-6 The Reaction to the Savior’s Care vs. 7-8 The Breakfast that the Savior Supplied 9-14 The Sermon Central to Service vs 15-17 The Savior Controls both Suffering and Death- vs. 18-19 The Solitary Path of Service- vs 20-22