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John 21:1-12

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1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that* night they caught nothing.
4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children,[a] have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
8 And the other disciples came in a little ship;* (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

John 21:1-12 Study Resources

Sermons

To Those Who Have Failed
To Those Who Have Failed
Bob Russell, Mike Breaux, Rick Atchley, Ben Cachiaras, Aaron Brockett, and Gene Appel

Have you ever failed at something? It almost feels unnecessary to ask, because most of us would nod with an overwhelming yes. But have you ever failed at something that really mattered? Have you ever failed in a way that let down someone you deeply respect or someone you love? A failure that impacted people close to you so deeply that you wondered if things could ever be the same again? In this message, Rick Atchley, lead pastor of The Hills Church in Fort Worth, Texas, unpacks Peter’s encounter with Jesus after he denied Him, an act that left him carrying deep regret and shame. Listen closely to how Jesus responds to Peter’s failure, and what that response means for us today.

When Nothing Becomes Something
When Nothing Becomes Something
Pastor Jack Morris

Pastor Jack Morris shares a message titled When Nothing Becomes Something. In John chapter 21, the disciples found themselves weary and empty-handed after a long night of fishing that produced nothing. Then, as morning broke, a man standing on the shore called out to them—though they didn’t yet recognize it was Jesus.In a moment, everything changed. With one act of obedience to His word, their nets overflowed with fish, and they realized the risen Lord was right there with them all along.Pastor Jack brings insight into this powerful passage, asking the question: Is Jesus right here with us—ready to meet our need—and we don’t recognize Him? Through this story, we’re reminded that when we reach the end of our own efforts, that’s often where Jesus steps in, turning our nothing into something through His grace, power, and presence.

Jesus Is Playful, Part 2
Jesus Is Playful, Part 2
Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Can you imagine Jesus smiling, laughing, and enjoying some casual time with His disciples? Or do you think He was always serious? Some people are convinced that Jesus never had any fun and was somber all the time. If you believe this and you limit your perception of Jesus to a stern teacher, then your walk with Him can become stiff and rigid. But when you look at the Gospels, you can see how Jesus loved to smile, laugh, and share joyful moments with His disciples and everyone He encountered. In this message, Pete Briscoe shows us how Jesus had a playful side to His character. If your life with Jesus has stiffened, He can’t wait to bring joy and laughter back into your life!

Jesus Is Playful, Part 1
Jesus Is Playful, Part 1
Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Can you imagine Jesus smiling, laughing, and enjoying some casual time with His disciples? Or do you think He was always serious? Some people are convinced that Jesus never had any fun and was somber all the time. If you believe this and you limit your perception of Jesus to a stern teacher, then your walk with Him can become stiff and rigid. But when you look at the Gospels, you can see how Jesus loved to smile, laugh, and share joyful moments with His disciples and everyone He encountered. In this message, Pete Briscoe shows us how Jesus had a playful side to His character. If your life with Jesus has stiffened, He can’t wait to bring joy and laughter back into your life!

Footnotes 1

  • [a] Children: or, Sirs
The King James Version is in the public domain.

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