Restoration by the Charcoal Fire
Peter restored with three questions of love.
Breakfast with Jesus on the shores of Galilee.
The big idea
Jesus replaces our three failures with His three calls to love.
Opening scripture
“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?'”
What does “Restoration by the Charcoal Fire” walk through?
Restoration by the Charcoal Fire
John 21:15 · KJV
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?
In plain English
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?'
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in John reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Breakfast with Jesus on the shores of Galilee. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Jesus replaces our three failures with His three calls to love.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of John 21:15. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from John 21:15 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from John 21:15. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- John 21:15
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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