02 05 jn 21 by hook & by crook final

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JOHN 21

HOOK CROOK

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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…

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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

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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.