Walked Away: A Restoration Story

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, June 28, 2020
John 21:3-19
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SERMON NOTES
I. Jesus doesn’t give up on us.
II. If we accept, Jesus invites us right back into friendship.
III. If we’re truly going to follow, Jesus’ mission becomes our mission.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION
- When it comes to eating fish, what's your approach? 1) Catch of the day, any day, 2) If it's breaded, fried, and doesn't taste like fish, or 3) No fish on the dish.
- Why does it matter that Jesus came to find Peter? How is this similar to Genesis 3:8-9? Are there important differences?
- Why do you think Peter was so eager to see Jesus? What made him move so quickly?
- In what ways is this setting in John 21:9 similar to the one in John 18:18? Why would Jesus recreate some of that environment?
- What is the equivalent of sharing a meal to signify reconciliation in today's culture? Do we have an act that marks a restored relationship?
- Who are the "sheep" God is calling you to feed today? How are you doing that?
- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?