CONCLUSION: If Jesus were to come down from heaven right now and talk to you, what do you think He would find important to discuss with you? What lessons do you most need to learn from Him? His interactions following His death and resurrection offer great insights into who God is and what He is like. Peter thought too highly of himself and had to go through the fire to insure that he was prepared for what was coming. Most people never allow God to have His will and way with them which stunts their spiritual maturity and growth. Instead of people saying, “Not so Lord” we need people to say “What will thou have me to do?”
A. The Failure of Man’s Program (John 21:1-5)
1. The failure of man’s plans (John 21:1-3; Genesis 6:5; Proverbs 14:12) a. Appearance of Jesus at the sea of Tiberias (John 21:1) 1) Usually called the Sea of Galilee 2) Also called the “lake of Gennesaret” (Luke 5:1) b. Appears to seven of the disciples (John 21:2) c. Others follow the lead of Peter (John 21:3) 1) He returned to fishing – “I go a fishing” probably meant that he had decided to return to his old career. 2) These disciples went with him.
2. The failure of man’s effort (John 21:3) a. They entered a ship immediately. b. They caught nothing all night; compare:
3. The failure of man’s vision (John 21:4)
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
a. The morning was come and Jesus stood on the shore. b. They knew not that it was Jesus (John 20:14).
B.The Success of God’s Program (John 21:6-14)
1.God’s design in His word (John 21:6; Psalm 119:105, 133) a.Instructions with promised blessings for obedience - “
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I Go a Fishing Sunday School Lesson #299 (b) Faith Independent Baptist
