2. Putting A Broken Life Back Together
John 21:15-19
Putting A Broken Life Back Together

3. 1st Step To Put a Broken Life Back Together
Believe in Jesus’ Resurrection
After Peter’s denials, Jesus …
After Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus …
After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter …
20:19-23; 20:24-29; 21:1-14
D. The 1st step to put Peter’s broken life back together – believe in Jesus’ resurrection.

4. 2nd Step To Put A Broken Life Back Together
Digression
Two Greek words translated ‘to love’ in New Testament
αγαπαω, φιλεω
Generally
Problems
Answers
Conclusion

5. 2nd Step To Put A Broken Life Back Together
Face The Problem
Peter’s Problem
Jesus’ Solution
Jesus directly addresses Peter 15a
Jesus dialog with Peter 15b-17
1st Question and answer 15b
2nd Question and answer 16
3rd Question and answer 17
Jesus gets Peter to give one affirmation of his love for each of his denials
Jesus direct approach restores Peter in his own eyes and before other disciples
The 2nd step to put Peter’s broken life back together – face the problem.

6. 3rd Step To Put A Broken Life Back Together
Give A Second Chance
Most assuredly … 18
What death he would glorify God 19a
Peter is promised a second chance
The 3rd step to put Peter’s broken life back together – give a second chance.

7. 4th Step To Put A Broken Life Back Together
Follow Jesus Now
Jesus called Peter to follow Him Mt 4:19
Jesus called Peter to follow Him again J21:19b
4th step to put a broken life back together – follow Jesus now.

8. Lessons Broken life? Four steps to restore …
1st Believe in Jesus resurrection
2nd Face the problem
3rd Give a second chance
4th Follow Jesus now
The Lord knows all things. Does He know you love Him?
Jesus does not give up on people who fail or deny Him, neither should you. Jesus seeks to restore people, so should you.
Peter is different as a follower of Jesus after his restoration. Not on his strength but on the Lord’s enablement.