John 21:15-17
15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?”
He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
- Why does Jesus ask Peter to help other people?
- Doesn’t Peter need help?
- How does helping others strengthen us?
- Are there examples in the bible of People getter stronger by helping others?
- (Example: Gideon, Sampson, Ester etc.)
- Where can you help others?
- Do you think that Peter was motivated to love others after this experience of being forgiven and loved by Jesus?
- Describe the kind of joy you think Peter experience when serving others after this event.