Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People “Eat. Love. Follow Jesus.” (Billy Russell, 08/11/19)

2019-08-14

Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People “Eat. Love. Follow Jesus.” (Jn. 21:1-22) In this post-resurrection appearance, Jesus and some of the disciples enjoy a miraculous catch! Then, they have a great fish breakfast on the beach at the lake. This scene is one challenging conversation for a fish fry on the beach! Let us all take inventory of how we are following Jesus as the new school year kicks-off. Whatever it takes- Follow Jesus! ...

Table Talk: Sharing Food, Time, and Jesus with People

“Eat. Love. Follow Jesus.” (Jn. 21:1-22)

In this post-resurrection appearance, Jesus and some of the disciples enjoy a miraculous catch! Then, they have a great fish breakfast on the beach at the lake. This scene is one challenging conversation for a fish fry on the beach! Let us all take inventory of how we are following Jesus as the new school year kicks-off. Whatever it takes- Follow Jesus!

Eat - “Come and have breakfast” (v.12)- This hospitality scene sets the

stage for a restoration conversation. Jesus initiates the invitation and

the conversation. Meals are great times for spiritual conversations.

Love- “Do you love Me?” (3x- vv. 15-17)- a commitment conversation!

Jesus initiates a conversation with Peter, taking him aside.

The well known triple commissioning exchange (“Peter, do you love

Me”...“Yes, Lord, you know that I love you...”/“Feed my sheep...”).

Just like there were 3 denials, now there are 3 affirmations of Peter’s

restored role and purpose.

Love is the motivation to follow and serve Jesus. Love acts.

Do you love Jesus? Are you committed to follow Jesus?

Follow Jesus- “You must follow Me” (vv.19, 22)- grand “must” for us all!