2. John 21 is an appendix to the main work Close of main material 20:30, 31 Added to tell rest of story about Peter Added to show mercy of the Lord Actual bodily resurrection

3. The Lord can & will use us after we sin Must repent Must love Him Must be devoted to do His will

5. Seven disciples go fishing, 21:1-4 Sea of Tiberias Peter, Nathanael, James, John, two others Fishing ­ Get away? ­ Financial necessity? ­ Went back to old life? ­ Considered selves unworthy to serve the Lord?

6. Disciples bring in a multitude of fish, 21:5-8 No fish Told to cast on right side Multitude caught Reminder of beginning, Lk. 5 John perceives it is Jesus Peter acts

7. Jesus ate a meal with them, 21:9-14 Jesus prepared it Net held together None of disciples spoke

8. Jesus ate a meal with them, 21:9-14 Ate a meal: proved a real body ­ Not apparition ­ Not hallucination ­ Not a ghost

9. Jesus ate a meal with them, 21:9-14 Third appearance ­ Proved Jesus’ power ­ Proved Jesus’ resurrection ­ Proved Jesus’ ability to provide ­ Allusion to fishing for men

10. Peter pressed for his sake, 21:15-17 Asked three times, Jn. 18:15-18, 25-27 Love Me more than others, cf. Mt. 26:33 Restored ­ Dealt with Peter’s sin ­ Gave Peter vote of confidence ­ Gave Peter work

11. Glimpse of Peter’s future, 21:18, 19 Once had freedom Will be seized & murdered Priority regardless of what happens: Follow Me!

12. Peter wanted to know about John, 21:20-22 Curiosity Love & affection Lord refused to answer Follow Me!

13. John’s truthful record, 21:23-25 Rumor that he would not die: false Affirmed truthfulness Much more to tell Given what we need

15. John 21 is an appendix to the main work Close of main material 20:30, 31 Added to tell rest of story about Peter Added to show mercy of the Lord Actual bodily resurrection

16. The Lord can & will use us after we sin Must repent Must love Him Must be devoted to do His will