Peter was most likely disturbed that jesus would ask him three times if he loved him. Nowhere in this discourse did jesus refer to simon as peter. And peter was saddened that jesus was not sure of this feelings. Photo art, using old and new testament scriptures with the best nature photography on greeting cards and prints. If one asks the average person about what they know about sheep, they would probably say that sheep taste good. For this morning, we come we come to the 21st chapter of john, and this morning were going to finish our study of this incredibly important gospel. To feed my sheep, your good intention to serve me is not enough. And then, the story says that jesus made breakfast for peter and the disciples. Why did jesus tell peter to feed my sheep in john 21. Feed my sheep a transformed leader throughout the gospels, peter s interactions with jesus and the disciples reflect a leader who is. Peter is hurt on the third time of asking and because jesus asked him the third time, do you love me.
I love the words to that that old song, come home it supper time. Esv 15 when they had finished breakfast, jesus said to simon peter, simon, son of john, do you love me more than these. These words constitute our lords final commission to peter, and as peter stands ever before us as the representative man, the words were spoken through him to the church. Peter was to lead people to the green pasture that gives everlasting life. Feeding the sheep and following the shepherd feeding jesus sheep means following jesus as his disciples. The sheep represented people for whom the lord jesus suffered and died on the cross.
Jesus saith to simon peter, simon, son of jonas, lovest thou me more than. And he said unto him, lord, thou knowest all things. Up until now, the metaphors around peters ministry have reflected his job youll be a fisher of men jesus originally tells him as peter gets out of his boat to follow him. Feb 19, 2020 the fact that peter is emphasized in john and charged by jesus to tend my sheep and feed my lambs john 21.
Since that first easter evening they had been having incredible experiences of the risen christ. One of my favorite memories as a child was when i would be playing and mom would call me home for supper. Just after daybreak, a man calls from the shore and tells them to cast their net on the right side of the boat. Note that jesus begins each question with a reminder of peter s frailty and human weakness, even tracing his lineage, simon son of john. But throughout johns gospel, peter shares his prominence with john.
Sheep and lambs both represent people who are in a love of doing good, but while sheep means those who love to do good for the sake of the neighbor, lambs mean those who do good for the sake of the lord. With this first of the three probing questions, the lord answers feed my lambs, while after that the response is feed my sheep. Each time jesus said, feed my sheep, it was in response to peter s threefold declaration of love for jesus. First, i like you to take a careful consideration and biblical concept of shepherd in the bible. Feed my sheep means peter was to deliver the gospel of salvation as stated in christs great commission and to go into all the world preaching the gospel, the food being the bread of life the word of god through christ. Lesson number one, which is the lesson were looking at today, is entitled the person of peter. Our first meal is by the seaside, or, really by the lakeside.
In john 21, the materiality of the bread and fish reveal to the disciples the resurrected jesus. May 12, 2007 yes, because they have not been feeding upon the word of god, and this is our life, this is our guidance, doctrine is the container of truth, and truth sets us free, and this is what we need. The hebrew word for shepherding is often translated as feeding as it is. Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, lovest thou me. When they had finished eating, jesus said to simon peter, simon son of john, do you truly love me more than these. Th is week, im bringing you a couples stories about meals, one around a charcoal fire and one in a middle school cafeteria, that teach us something important about what it means to follow jesus. Feed my sheep, so christ made peter his vicar and pastor with the responsibility to feed. Reaching out is a very important practice that we should emulate. So when jesus says feed my sheep i respond in a way that is different from the feelings and emotions that i. Presently i am in the process or writing a book on this subject, thank you for your comments and reply. Nkjv but you, beloved, remember the words which were. What did christ mean when he told peter to feed his sheep. When jesus asked peter if he loved him, peter answered jesus question in john 21. Jews the third command for peter was to feed my sheep.
Feed my sheep an apt phrase in the pastoral situation of first century palestine, and an appropriate exhortation for our new. Years ago, jesus had told peter and his colleagues, i will make you fishers of men. First 1, i like you to take a careful consideration and biblical concept of shepherd in the bible. Peter being a bit thick, was looking for real sheep.
Peterpeter was grieved because he saidsaid unto him the thirdthird time, lovest thou me. Entire study is available in paperback, kindle, and pdf formats. He had denied jesus three times, and now jesus elicits from peter a threefold declaration of love. If we truly love the lord, we will show this by obeying his word. Feed my sheep jerusalem messianic prophetic books, articles, and scenic scripture.
Download free endtimes salvation books and prophesy articles about messiah yeshua, and not yeshu, zion, jerusalem, israel, holy land, some in hebrew, russian, german, french, spanish, for the salvation of my jewish people. Nevertheless, jesus, with the simple command, feed my sheep john 21. The word keep is the hebrew word shamar which means to keep, observe, take heed youngs analytical concordance of the bible. Why did jesus tell peter three times to feed his sheep. Jesus knew that peter had to prove this to himself and to the other apostles. Lyrics to peter do you love me by the primitive quartet. Now jesus renews his call to preach three times feed my sheep. Being a shepherd links to the hebrew scriptures, where it serves as a metaphor for religious and political leaders. Niv to follow jesus meant more than forming a deep relationship for peter. And though i bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though i give my. Those whom the lord addressed, and especially simon, had been fishermen. Now, when jesus tells peter to feed my sheep, what he is really telling peter.
Is there any significance behind jesus use of the word love in john 21. I will rescue my sheep from their mouths, that they may not be food for them. Use the feed my sheep coloring page as a fun activity for your next childrens sermon. Saint peter the apostle, one of the 12 disciples of jesus christ and, according to roman catholic tradition, the first pope. I will rescue my sheep from their mouths, so that they may not be food for them. Jesus would appear to them, sometimes in rooms with locked doors, sometimes along a pathway on a public road, and then disappear. Youngs literal translation he saith to him the third time, simon, son of jonas, dost thou dearly love me. Jesus begins by questioning peter about his love for him, and each time peter answers in the affirmative, jesus follows up with the command for peter to feed his sheep. Thus says the lord god, behold, i am against the shepherds, and i will require my sheep at their hand and put a stop to their feeding the sheep. Keep my commandments, keep all the words of this law, are typical old testament sentences employing shamar. Berean literal bible he says to him the third time, simon son of john, do you dearly love me. The third use of the term vicar of christ appears in the 5th century, in a synod of bishops to refer to pope gelasius i. And he saidsaid unto him, lord, thou knowest all thingsall things.
A study of peter as a model for servant leadership kevin leahy this article examines peter as a model for leadership, based on his words and actions in the gospel of. Shamar is translated as keep at least 284 times in the old testament. Jesus is talking about spiritual food teaching, praying, leading, exhorting, serving. In greek in the bible, there are three words for love. Also, i want to emphasize again what jesus said to peter three times, feed my lambs. Peter was hurt that he asked him a third time, do you love me. Well, peter, you are going to be at a big disadvantage. Jesus used the word sheep as a picture of the people of god. Although love is an invisible entity, its fruits are clearly seen. When peter replied that he loved his lord, jesus told him to feed his lambs, and to tend and feed his sheep. Were going to be starting a brand new lesson quarterly, dealing with the first and the second book of peter. Peter would understand that the sheep jesus referred to were people. We meet the apostle peter as a public figure in the new testament.
Jesus had once described the crowds as harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus saith to simon peter, simon, son of jonas, lovest thou me more than these. Keep my commandments, keep all the words of this law, are. And with peter s love, jesus gives peter the direction for his future. Feed my sheep an apt phrase in the pastoral situation of first century palestine, and. Tend my sheep tony nester sermon outlines and preaching ideas. See feed my sheep instances in the king james version kjv. Sabbath school net is an independent ministry not affiliated with nor funded by the sabbath school department of the general conference of seventhday adventists. A major part of my responsibility is to preach the good news of the gospel, as it is of every preacher and pastor. When the risen jesus said to peter feed my sheep what. Jesus gave peter a threefold command to feed my sheep in john 21. Make cutout of the sheep for each child enrolled in your class and write each childs name on a cutout. Thus says the lord god, i am against the shepherds.
Simon peter sits at a table or writing stand, rolls open his scroll, dips his calamus pen into the inkpot, and begins writing. Feed my sheep first and second peter, adult bible study guide or sabbath school lesson, quarter 2, 2017, including links to bible texts and ellen white comments. New living translation a third time he asked him, simon son of john, do you love me. First, let peter, let the apostolic company, let any one of the successors of the apostles, learn the delicate duty of supplying the just and appropriate nourishment to those that are young in years or in graces.
Jesus issues peter with a command feed my lambs, take care of my sheep, feed my sheep. By relating this postresurrection incident of the miraculous catch, perhaps john is indicating that now the disciples have come full circle. Jesus was often seen as a shepard figure because he would care for mankind, who were his metaphorical flock of sheep. Feed my sheep, by harold camping center for biblical. Jesus not only forgives peter, he restores him fully to his confidence. Again, the fact that jesus replies to peter s answer yes, lord. Mar 27, 2017 peter, the disciple of jesus, was preeminently a man of action. So when they had dined, jesus said to simon peter, simon, son of jonas. When the risen jesus said to peter feed my sheep what was meant. Feed my sheep introduction in the twentyfirst century, especially in the western world, little is known of the role of a shepherd and perhaps even less is known of the characteristics of sheep.
He probably isnt completely naked which would have been offensive to jewish sensibilities, but wears only. When the risen jesus said to peter feed my sheep what was. So when jesus tells peter to feed my sheep, hes telling peter to give to others something that jesus first gave to peter. Jesus restores peter to ministry and prophesies his manner of death. This meant that jesus was giving peter a very special job of taking care of people and working for the church. Following jesus was a commitment to the work of shepherding and the works of jesus. Jesus is asking for peters love, but with that love, obedience too. The setting was one of the last of jesus postresurrection appearances to his disciples on the shores of the sea of galilee. Feed my sheep the call of the shepherd sermon index. As you may know, in john 21 the lord jesus told peter several times. However, the sabbath school lessons are published by permission of the sabbath school department of the general conference of seventhday adventists. There is no doubt that in this conversation, jesus commends peter to take care of not only the church but also the neighbors. To help the children learn to show love for jesus christ by helping others to understand and live the gospel. Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, do you dearly love me.
We need to rescue these words from an altogether too narrow interpretation. It is in this context that jesus asks peter the threefold question. It tells the story of peter and six other disciples spending a whole night fishing and having no luck. Feed my sheep for pdf fellowship of reformed baptist churches in. He preached in the jewish synagogues, a lecture hall, the market places, a. The fact that peter is emphasized in john and charged by jesus to tend my sheep and feed my lambs.
The theological connotations of the title got a pastoral sense, evoking the words of christ to the apostle peter, regarded by the first catholic pope in john 21. Peter was grieved that he said to him the third time, dost thou dearly love me. Each time jesus said, feed my sheep, it was in response to peters threefold declaration of love for jesus. Three times jesus asked peter to reaffirm his love once for each time peter had denied him. In johns account, john recognizes it is the risen christ, peter swims ashore, and is recommissioned, this time using the analogy feed my sheep, rather the earlier analogy to be fishers of men. When christ told peter 3 times to feed my sheep he was saying to look after us, his followers, to tend to them. Of course jesus did not have those wooly animals in view. Three times jesus reaffirms peter s call to ministry. After his resurrection jesus commissioned peter with the words.
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