The responsibility for those with this depth of love and commitment must be to feed the more mature Christians. Yet it also gave Peter assurance. 13. Regarding recreation and entertainment, what caution is in order? The rumor was that Jesus said that John would not die until Jesus returned. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. For example, years ago a young man in Western Europe began attending Christian meetings. (Heb. Therefore, each Christian regularly needs to examine his own desires  by asking himself such questions as: ‘Have material things become so important to me that I spend more time researching and thinking about the latest cars or fashions than I do preparing for congregation meetings? OnnuriEM 423 views. I would even be unable to follow all this.
Oh dear, incomprehensible words for me. a. ‘Keep on following’ will be the force of it. John 21:15-25 • Sermon • Sunday, April 19, 2020 Philippians 4:8–9 Luke 12:6–7 Matthew 10:29–31 John 21:15–25 Isaiah 43:1 Matthew 7:3–5 Fear Faith Love Joy Anger Hope Eternity Forgiveness Peace Perseverance Giving Depression Doubt Evil Jesus Grief God Beauty. By asking Peter, “Do you love me more than these?” Jesus is not inviting Peter to compare his love to that of others. 11. ].” * [ 21:18 ] Originally probably a proverb about old age, now used as a figurative reference to the crucifixion of Peter. “You know that I love You.” Do you love Me more than these: Jesus asked Peter to compare his love for Jesus to the love that the other disciples had for Jesus. Why? User 686108243. THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION May 2017, Audio download options (Prov. Jesus said: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt. i. Or could He mean, “Do you love me more than these other men love me?” We Also, the constant push for increased production takes a heavy toll on people physically, mentally, and emotionally. What He was about to say needed to be remembered. Peter, whose name means “A Piece of Rock,” indeed lived up to his name, for he displayed rocklike qualities. i. What does Jesus mean here by “these?” Is He referring to the boat, the net, and everything that is connected with Peter’s love for fishing? c. You follow Me: This was a powerful and pointed challenge to Peter. This is a challenge for every one of Jesus’ disciples. What should guide us in choosing our recreation and entertainment? 9. i. [16] A second time Jesus said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" In time, however, he understood that his focus on entertainment had only led to problems and disappointments. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. 13:19-22; Mark 4:19) Indeed, if we are not careful, the everyday concerns of life could entice our heart and cause us to slow down spiritually. We are not meant to measure our love … “Jesus Christ asks each one of us, not for obedience primarily, not for repentance, not for vows, not for conduct, but for a heart; and that being given, all the rest will follow.” (Maclaren). Then we could compare that figure to the number of hours we spent that same week on recreational activities, such as participating in sports, enjoying hobbies, watching television, or playing video games. The fact that John was the last surviving disciple, having survived attempts to kill him, gave strength to this rumor. Probably not. Do You Truly Love Me More Than These? Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 6. More than these (other disciples love Me)? We disciples of Jesus love Jesus with all our hearts (see Mt 22:37). i. It was a plain reminder of his previous three-time denial. . Before he denied Jesus three times Peter claimed to love Jesus more than the other disciples did (Matthew 26:33). 11 We need some time to relax and find refreshment from our hard work and busy schedules. What do the Scriptures teach about rest and relaxation? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Jesus, our Love and Life, is the most rejected Person Who has ever lived. Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." In the first interpretation suggested above, “Do you love me more than these (other disciples love me)?”, I believe Jesus would have been asking Peter to make an invidious comparison, and he would have been asking something that Peter could not have known. In the beginning, I struggled financially and got discouraged. Third Sunday of Easter It-Tielet Hadd ta’ l-Ghid . Victor Amuzu. Would you like to read this article in %%? After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed, Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the, After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples, Previously to the crucifixion of our Lord, the temporal necessities of himself and his disciples appear to have been supplied by the charity of individuals, As it is probable that the scandal of the cross had now shut up this source of support, the disciples, not fully knowing, embarked on the sea of Tiberias, otherwise called the sea of Galilee.” (Clarke), “To be a fisherman, a man must expect disappointments; he must often cast in the net and bring up nothing but weeds. Tend My sheep: “The verb used here has a somewhat broader meaning. Thanks for being the light when darkness was pervasive. “Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.” This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. (b) What wise counsel did Jesus give regarding material things? More than words Is all I ever needed you to show Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me 'Cause I'd already know. To achieve that, how much time should we spend on it? Does most of my joy come from engaging in mundane activities or in spiritual activities?’ In this regard, let us consider three areas of life that if not kept in their proper place could weaken our love for the Christ and for spiritual things​—secular work, recreation, and material things. Gave it to them, and likewise the fish: “Evidently there was something solemn and significant in His manner, indicating that they were to consider Him as the Person who supplied all their wants.” (Dods), ii. (a) Why do fleshly-minded people have difficulty cultivating a balanced view of material things? (a) Illustrate the dangers related to recreation and entertainment. 9 Industriousness is a godly quality, and hard work is rewarding. Feed my sheep…” Jesus said “feed my sheep,” not “feed on my sheep!” Don’t abuse the ministry privilege and use it as a platform to exploit the sheep and the lambs! Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Peter was quite attached to fishing. 4. 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