After 4 years, 55 sermons, and 1 pandemic, we come to the final message of John. Or least, the final message in this sermon series.

Every time we finish a sermon series, I stand amazed at the kindness of God. He has spoken to us, he has sustained us, and he has fed us with this Word.

And actually, on that point, it is fitting that we spend our final Sunday in this series chewing on the ways that God feeds us with his Word. For this is what he told Peter to go and do!

As you prepare for Sunday, take time to read John 21 and also, give thanks to God for the way his Word feeds us. In my Bible reading, Psalm 119 is on my calendar tomorrow. The 29th day of the fourth month = Psalm 119; it’s not gematria, but I guess its close. And for those looking to prepare their hearts to feed on God’s Word, Psalm 119 (some or all of it) would be a fitting way to pray for our time on Sunday.

May God be praised that he has led us through this glorious book. And may we gather on Sunday with anticipation that he will feed us again.

As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you on Sunday. As a reminder, the River Ridge Community Group is in the overflow this Sunday.

For His Glory and your joy in Christ,

Pastor David

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Discussion & Response Questions for John 21:15 – 25

In this account we see three questions, three responses, and three exhortations. While there is repetition, there are distinct nuances between each of them. In the first question, what is Jesus’ specific question about Peter’s love?

How does Jesus’ question change? (vv. 15, 16, 17) What should we observe about Peter’s answers?

What tasks are being entrusted to Peter? What responsibilities are entrusted to him?

As a sheep, what might we learn from this? What do we need?

How do Jesus’ words provoke grief and give comfort to Peter?

When we see that our love for the Lord is deficient, how should Scripture direct our hearts and minds? What truths should we turn to?

What does Peter’s question about John reveal?

How does Jesus conclude his words to Peter? How does this compare to the beginning?

As we consider how the church has been built upon the foundation of the apostles, what applications should we draw from this text? How ought we to respond to this text?