The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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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, John 21.3-4

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

5. Critical historical reference in verse 14, John 21.14

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

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7. Jesus’ prophecy regarding Peter, and his rebuke against Peter’s nosiness about John’s future, John 21.18-23

F. The certainty of the apostolic testimony regarding the risen Messiah Jesus, John 21.24-25

1. The Christian faith is anchored on the resurrection of Messiah Jesus .

2. The testimony regarding the resurrection of Jesus is anchored on the testimony of the Apostles, who tell us of Messiah Jesus’ vindication through his risen life .