Without Love, Where Would You Be Now?

Passage

John 21:1-25

Sermon Summary

In John 21, we see an exchange between Peter and Jesus that changes everything for Peter. He made a big mistake and hurt his relationship with Jesus. But Jesus makes a way for restoration. In this final chapter of John, I hope you see that we all need restoration—and that we have the love, mercy, and grace of Christ. A love too great to let our sin stand. A love that leads us to repentance, forgiveness, and healing. A love that guides us, brings clarity, and sets us free.

Discussion Questions

1. [Optional starter question] What stood out or stuck with you from the sermon?
2. Is there something in your story, some guilt or shame, you just can’t shake? What might a handshake vows conversation between you and Jesus sound like to resolve that problem?
3. When you feel bad about something you’ve said or done, how do you know the difference between the “wrong kind of bad” and the “right kind of bad”?  How does looking at Jesus impact that?
4. How does asking the question “What is it to you?” feel?  
5. What are some places where this question might bring freedom and peace?

Resources Consulted:

• The Gospel of John: A Commentary Volume Two, Craig S. Keener
• The Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John, DA Carson