But I am like an olive tree, flourishing in the house of God. Psalm 52:8

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25 Our motivation Our task Our aim Our focus

John 13:37 "Lord, why can't I follow You now? I will lay down my life for you"

John 13:38 "Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!"

Who are the “these”? 1. Peter, do you love me more than these...fish? 2. Do you love me more than these, your fishing gear, your occupation? 3 Do you love me more than you love these, your six other companions? 4. Do you love me more than these six companions of yours love me?

Matthew 26:33 "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will."

Love Agape - the highest form of love, an unconditional love. Phileo - a brotherly love of emotional attachment. “Philadelphia”

“Simon, do you agape me...?” “Yes, I phileo you.” “Simon, do you agape me?” “Yes, I phileo you.” “Simon, do you phileo me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you phileo me," and replied, "You know I phileo you."

In this context, no big difference:  Different styles of speech

In this context, no big difference:  Different styles of speech  Words already used interchangeably

John 3:35. God agapes the Son and has placed everything in His hand.

John 3:35. God agapes the Son and has placed everything in His hand. John 5:20 For the Father phileos the Son and shows Him all things.

In this context, no big difference:  Different styles of speech  Words already used interchangeably  The point: Peter, do you love me?

Why do you do what you do?

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25 Our motivation: Love for Christ Our task Our aim Our focus

I Peter 5:1-2 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be.

What role or task is Christ charging to me in my situation?

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25 Our motivation: Love for Christ Our task: Whatever He sets before us Our aim Our focus

I Peter 4:1-2 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25 Our motivation: Love for Christ Our task: Whatever He sets before us Our aim: His will, not mine Our focus

Serving Until He Returns John 21:15-25 Our motivation: Love for Christ Our task: Whatever He sets before us Our aim: His will, not mine Our focus: Christ Himself

John 21:24-25

To express my love for Christ this week, I feel I need to _____________________ …because ___________________.

But I am like an olive tree, flourishing in the house of God. Psalm 52:8