02 05 jn 21 by hook & by crook final
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SSMC SUNGAI WAY-SUBANG METHODIST C H U R C H
JOHN 21
HOOK CROOK
by
by
REV DR NG SWEE MING
5 FEB 2017
john chp 21
“by hook & by crook”
Gospel of John – thus far …
Chp 16 Upper Room Discourse
Chp 17 High Priestly Prayer
Chp 18 Jesus’s Arrest & Trial
Chp 19 Sentenced, Crucifixion & Burial
Chp 20 Resurrection & Appearances
Chp 21 Epilogue
john chp 21:1-11
why Galilee ?
Before – Matt 26:32
After – Matt 28:7-10 ; Mark 16:7
waiting, waiting, ….
? restless ….
“by hook & by crook”
“by hook & by crook”
v3 Peter ….
night fishing …
fished whole night …
caught nothing …
v4 – dawn
“by hook & by crook”
V5 … “Men, you don't have any fish, do you?" (HCSB)
v6a – Right side……
v6b ..…
v7a “It’s the Lord !”
v7b Peter…
v8-13…….
1. REMEMBER the place … the catch… feeding 5,000… breaking of bread … serving them …
THEIR CALL…
“by hook & by crook”
Pinellas Park is a city located in central Pinellas County, Florida,
v12 “Come & Dine” 1:39 “Come … & you will see” 1:43 “Come, follow me….” 7:37 “Come … & drink… ” TODAY : Jesus is still saying …. “Come & ….
“by hook & by crook”
2. RESTORE esp Peter … Matt 26:33 ; Mark 14:29
Peter’s public denial … Jn 18, Mk 14, Matt 27, Lk 22
Q: Peter’s condition ? Mk 16:7 “… and PETER…”
?? Private >> Luke 24:34; 1 Cor 15:5
2. RESTORE Charcoal fire … (cf Jn 18:18) Memories …. Jesus asked Peter …
2. RESTORE v15 "Simon son of John, do you truly love me MORE THAN THESE?" Q: What is “MORE THAN THESE” ? Fishing … Other disciples … Application …..
2. RESTORE Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you truly love me
more than these?" Peter : "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.“ Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" Peter : "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.“ Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter : “Lord you know all things; you know that I
love you."
2. RESTORE Q: If Jesus asked you NOW
“Do you love me ?” What will be your reply ?
“YES LORD I LOVE YOU.”
Q: Is that all ?
2. RESTORE LOVE must be seen in ACTION & LIFE CHANGES …
“Tend my lambs”
“Take Care of my sheep”
“Feed my sheep."
2. RESTORE English :
Greek :
2. RESTORE Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you truly
me more than these?" Peter : "Yes, Lord, you know that I you.“ Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you truly
me?" Peter : "Yes, Lord, you know that I you.“ Jesus : "Simon son of John, do you me?" Peter : “Lord you know all things; you know
that I you."
2. RESTORE Q: If Jesus asked you NOW…
“Do you me ?” How will you reply ? Which will you use ? “Yes Lord you know I _______ you”
2. RESTORE Jesus: Peter: Practical Consequence: Agape Phileo Agape Phileo Phileo Phileo Lambs – the young… Sheep – mature, grown… All Ages, Inter-generational… To be a ‘SHEPHERD’ … All are called to be shepherds…
SSMC CORE VALUE
2. RESTORE (v17)
Jesus: Peter: Practical Consequence:
Agapae Phileo Tend lambs
Agapae Phileo Take care of sheep
Phileo Phileo Feed sheep
2. RESTORE 3 times denial … in public 3 times affirmation … in public Peter RESTORED … Peter TRANSFORMED … NB: Jesus made a very special effort
to RESTORE & AFFIRM… Application : If you have …..
3. ReCOMMISSIONED John 21:18-23
John 21:18-23• Peter’s ‘preparation’ …
v18 ‘stretch out your hands’ … Q: How many of you would want to know how you will die ?
• Bottom Line : FOLLOW ME –Very same call at the beginning… Ref Matt 4:19, Mk 1:17
God’s Call Do Not Change
John 21:18-23
• Peter in v21 … Q: How many can identify with Peter? Q: Lord what about ‘him’ ?
• Jesus : “None of your business….”
Bottom Line AGAIN :
Why this SERMON TITLE ?
“by hook or by crook”
- by any means necessary …
(legal or illegal)
“by hook & by crook”
“by hook & by crook” “Hook” reminds you of …. Fishing … Fisherman … Fishers-of-men…
You and I are all called to be ‘fishers-of-men’… Q: Is it easy to fish ?
“by hook & by crook” “Crook” : meaning …. 1. person who is dishonest, a bad person … 2. a shepherd’s hooked staff You and I are also called to be ‘shepherds’ of the sheep, of the flock ….
“by hook & by crook”
John 21 : REMINDED, RESTORED &
ReCOMMISSIONED to be … Fishers-of-men Shepherds
“by hook & by crook” Small Gps – Cell Gps - Care Gps - Discipleship Gps …
Two of …
EVANGELISM
EDIFICATION
FISHERS-OF-MEN
SHEPHERD
“by hook & by crook” FISHERS-OF-MEN : EVANGELISM
SHEPHERD : EDIFICATION
Q: What is the main purpose of the Gospel of John ?
John 20:31
SSMC VISION STATEMENT
TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
We are DISCIPLES, called to make DISCIPLES. We SEEK to bring GOD’S KINGDOM
into ALL SPHERES* of LIFE
SSMC MISSION STATEMENT
INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH Generations need one another
PRAYER & INTERCESSION Hearing & Obeying God’s Will
All of life is a worship unto God WORSHIPPING
Disciples producing disciples DISCIPLING Being Stewards of God’s
Resources GIVING
Everyone sent out on God’s mission SENDING
SSMC CORE VALUES
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INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH PRAYER & INTERCESSION (Isa 56:7)
TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
Haggai 2:9
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INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH PRAYER & INTERCESSION (Isa 56:7)
TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
Haggai 2:9
John’s Gospel…
What is NOT FOUND…
Birth of Jesus… Baptism … Temptation … Transfiguration … No Parables … No exorcism… Last Supper …
John’s Gospel…
90% “New”
Very specific …
Very focused …
Wedding in Cana … Healing of the man born
blind.. Woman caught in
adultery… Raising of Lazarus … ‘I AM’ statements … Upper Room Discourse
Key Messages of John’s Gospel…
Believe, Receive, Witness …
WORD, Light, Life …
Father, Son …
Seven ‘Signs’…
Seven I AM’s …
John 1:12
John 20:31
"For GOD so LOVED the WORLD
that he GAVE his ONE and ONLY SON, that WHOEVER BELIEVES in him
SHALL NOT PERISH but have ETERNAL LIFE.