Monday November 30th, 2020
Memorize: Luke 22:32
« Jesus said to Peter, “I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Once you would have passed this test of faith, help your brothers and sisters get stronger’’ »
Read: John 21:15-25
When the disciples landed, they dragged their heavy net ashore. There was a small coal fire with some fish on it, and some bread. Jesus told them to bring some of the fish they had caught and invited them to breakfast.
When they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, do you truly love Me more than these here?”
Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, You know I love You.”
Again Jesus asked, “Simon, do you really love Me?
“Yes, Lord,” Peter answered, “You know that I love You.”
Then Jesus asked Peter the third time. “Simon, do you love Me?”
Peter was very sad because Jesus had asked Him a third time. He answered, “Lord, You know all things. You know that I love You.”
Why did Jesus ask Peter the same question three times?
Jesus didn’t ask questions in order to find out things; He asked questions to make people stop and think.
Peter had denied Jesus three times by saying that he didn’t know Him. Peter was obviously feeling very ashamed about what he had said. He felt like a miserable failure. How could the words “I’m sorry” ever make up for what he had done?
But Jesus knew that Peter still loved Him and He wanted to give Peter a chance to say so.
The first two times Peter said “I love you” he didn’t have the courage to use words that describe a deep, loyal love. But when Jesus asked a third time, “Do you love Me?” Peter replied sadly, “Lord, You know all things. You know that I love You.”
If ever you feel ashamed about something you’ve done, and the words “I love you” seem shallow, you can say, “Lord, look into my heart and You will see that I truly love You.”
Study questions
1 – In your own words, explain what is means to lose faith?
2 – What is the best way to keep our faith in Jesus strong?
3 – In your own words, explain in details today’s memory verse.
Author: Dave Strehler
Text edited by Naomie
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