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Mar 28/29: "Early in the Morning" - John 21:1-19

Mar 28/29: "Early in the Morning" - John 21:1-19

Senior Pastor Jon Saur

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StoneBridge Community Church

4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA

Saturday 5:15 PM

Sunday 5:20 PM

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Sermon Outline

1. Light and Dark in John

2. "Early in the Morning"

3. Peter

4. Betrayal

5. Restoration

The Text In Context

"Our Lord’s sojourn of forty days on earth after His release from the bonds of death was not a period of continual and intimate contact with the disciples. Jesus suddenly appeared, but only to depart just as quickly. The appearance of our Lord to the seven who were fishing on the lake was only His third appearance to the disciples as a group (John 21:14). The little time our Lord spent with the disciples was not sufficient to satisfy their deep longings for more intimate and leisurely fellowship as they had once experienced it. The somewhat distant relationship between the Savior and His disciples was not without purpose. As Jesus had told Mary, it was necessary for Him to..." Click link to read more.
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Growth Group Discussion & Personal Reflection Questions:

1. In John 21:6-8, what might the miraculous catch symbolize? Do you think this event is connected to John 1:35-42? If so, how? If not, why not? What does this event teach us about following Jesus' guidance in our lives?

2. In John 21:9, the disciples gather around a meal prepared by Jesus. Why do you think this moment is so significant for them (and perhaps for us today) and is there a connection between fellowship, provision, and spiritual nourishment?

3. In John 21:15-17, Jesus asks Peter three times, "Do you love me?" Why do you think Jesus asks this question repeatedly, and what might this teach us about forgiveness, restoration, and discipleship?

4. What connections do you see between John 21 and Peter's betrayal of Jesus in John 18?

5. In John 21:22 Peter asks about the Beloved Disciple's future. Jesus responds, “What is that to you? You follow me!” Are you ever tempted to compare your life of faith to others? When tempted to compare your spiritual journey with others, how can we apply Jesus' response to our own lives?

6. What final lessons (For this sermon series, not for life) can John 21 teach us about "walking in the light?"
Worship Song List
1. Only King Forever by Elevation Music
2. 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman
3. Made For More by Josh Baldwin
4. Great is Thy Faithfulness by Thomas Chrisholm & William Runyan
5. Reason I Sing by Phil Wickham
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