A Biblical Vision, Part II: Mastering the New Testament Witness to Christ

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A B i b l i ca l Vi s i on, Par t I I : Mas ter i ng the New Tes tament Wi tnes s to Chr i s t

4. Jesus’ proof to Thomas and his reply: “My Lord and my God!” John 20.26-29.

E. Appearance by the Sea of Galilee, John 21.1-25

1. No date associated with the appearance (spring A.D. 30)

2. Jesus appears to seven disciples by the seashore in Galilee

3. Simon Peter’s return to familiar territory: ‘I am going fishing.’ John 21.3-4

4. Jesus’ question about fish and the remarkable catch when they follow his instruction, John 21.5-7

5. Critical historical reference in verse 14, John 21.14 – This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.”

6. Jesus’ three-fold question to Peter: “‘Do you love me?’ ‘Tend my sheep,’” John 21.15-17.

7. Jesus’ prophecy regarding Peter, and his rebuke against Peter’s nosiness about John’s future, John 21.18-23 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” [19] (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” [20] Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” [21] When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this