John Chapter 21

1) Why did Jesus’ disciples go fishing (21:1-14)?  Where would you turn if you were to go back to the basics of life?

2) That’s not fair!  How often have you expressed this?  How does what is happening to others impact what we think should happen to us?

3) How does John end his gospel (21:25)?  How can your life be a continuation of Jesus’ story?

The story of Jesus appearing after His resurrection continues in Chapter 21.  Here He is found with His disciples a third time (21:14).  The setting was familiar (see Luke 5), which may have provided some comfort for His friends.  By the way, did you ever wonder where Jesus got the fish (21:9)?

As Jesus speaks to Peter about ministry and about his future, Peter asks what is ahead for John (21:21).  Jesus’ reply is one we need to hear today.  Each of us is to obediently follow God’s call on our lives regardless of what God is doing in the lives of those around us.

John’s gospel portrays the life of Jesus.  And while he never set out to tell everything (who could), what he wrote presents sufficient evidence to the truth about Who Jesus is (see John 20:30-31).  Now that we know the story and the truth, it is our privilege and responsibility to carry them forward.