John 21: 1-14

1. In verse 1 – what way does John mean when he says “in this way”?
2. Who are the disciples that Peter talked to and that joined him in fishing?
3. Why do you think that the disciples didn’t recognize Jesus?
4. What event caused “the disciple that Jesus loved” to recognized his Lord?
5. Is there a parallel in your life?
6. Note the disciple’s reaction to finding the Lord – what does each do?
7. What do these different reactions mean to you in your faith?
8. Verse 13 – why did Jesus ask the disciples if they had food if he already had fish and bread at the campfire on shore?
9. This is the third time that Jesus showed himself – what were the other two?

John 21:15 to End

1. What point was Jesus making with Peter?
2. Why did he ask him 3 times?
3. What does Jesus answer each time mean to you?
4. What does Peter ask?
5. What does Jesus’ answer mean to you?
6. How does John explain Jesus’ answer in an attempt to clarify the rumors?