Context: * Jesus is risen, but he is not around * Appeared on Sunday to all of the disciples except Thomas * Appeared the next Sunday to all of them including Thomas * Has also appeared to some other disciples (eg. On the road to Emmaus) but then… * Disciples at a loose end… What now? * They go home * They stay together (some of them) * They go fishing
1. Catching the FISH (vv.3-8)
a) The lesson of the FISH b) The lesson of the TWO DISCIPLES
2. Around the FIRE (vv.9-17)
a) The lesson around the FIRE * Jesus restores. * You must face up to the reality of your sin * you can come to Him NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU HAVE FALLEN! * What sin do you need to face up to? b) The lesson of the TWO DISCIPLES * You don’t get to know everyone else’s story * No two stories will be the same, so: - Don’t envy other people’s stories - Don’t despise your own story Remember: GOD CREATES AND USES DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE * You don’t have to be someone else, you just have to obey and follow Jesus
3. FINALLY…It’s not about you! * You are just a witness of JESUS’ greatness.
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