30th December 2018

John 21:1-14 (NKJV)
After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 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 some. So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.” 11 Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?”—knowing that it was the Lord13 Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish. 14 This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.

CG Discussion Points

  1. What conviction do we need to have when we are in a state of financial insecurity? (John 21:1,14; John 20:21; Luke 22:35; Philippians 4:19)
  2. In what way does Jesus know our profession? Demonstrate it on the biblical story of disciples as fishermen. (John 21:3,6; Luke 22:36; Mark 10:28-29; Luke 5:4-6)
  3. What is the spiritual key to make God’ provision actively working in your life? Mention an example based on your personal experience. (Romans 8:14; John 10:27)
  4. What does it mean when God describes Himself as “I AM”? What implications does it have for our lives? (Exodus 3:14; John 21:12,13; Luke 9:16-17; Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:27)