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(2) The praise seekers (12:42-43): Some Jewish leaders believe Jesus is the Messiah but w i l l not confess h i m , for they love m e n ' s praise m o r e than G o d ' s praise. (3) The promise ( 1 2 : 4 4 - 5 0 ) : T o accept Christ is t o accept the Father, w h i c h leads t o life everlasting. S E C T I O N O U T L I N E T H I R T E E N ( J O H N 13) Jesus washes his disciples' feet and predicts b o t h Judas's betrayal and Peter's d e n i a l . I. T H E W A S H I N G BY JESUS (13:1-17): H e washes the feet of his disciples. A. The Passover feast (13:1) B. The plot ( 1 3 : 2 ) : Satan influences Judas t o betray Jesus. C . The particulars (13:3-5) 1 . )esus wraps a towel around his waist and pours water into a bas/n <12:3-5a). 2. He begins washing D. The protest (13:6-11) 1. Perer(13:6-8a): 2. jesus " Y o u w i l l never w a s h m y f e e t ! " ( 1 3 : 8 b ) : "If I d o n ' t w a s h y o u , y o u w o n ' t b e l o n g t o m e ! "

I O N O U T L I N E F O U R T E E N ( J O H N 14) speaks t o the disciples.

I. T H E C O N S O L A T I O N H E G I V E S T O H I S DISCIPLES (14:1-4)

A. "I a m going to prepare a place for y o u " (14:1 -2). B. " W h e n everything is ready, I w i l l c o m e and get you, so that you will always be with me where I a m " (14:3-4).
I I . T H E C O N V E R S A T I O N H E H A S W I T H H I S DISCIPLES (14:5-31): Jesus

answers three questions asked h i m b y three disciples. A. Thomas and Jesus (14:5-7)

1. Thomas's question: " W e haven't any idea w h e r e y o u are g o i n g , so h o w can w e k n o w the w a y ? " (14:5). 2. Jesus' answer (14:6-7) a. "I am the w a y , the truth and the l i f e " (14:6a). b. " N o one can c o m e to the Father except t h r o u g h m e " (14:6b-7). B. Philip and Jesus (14:8-21) 1. Philip's question be satisfied." 2. (14:8): " L o r d , s h o w us the Father and w e w i l l

their feet (12:5b).

yesus'answer(14:9-21) a. He says anyone w h o has seen h i m has seen the Father (14:9). b. H e says that he is in the Father a n d that the Father is in h i m (14:10). c. He says they w i l l d o greater things than he has d o n e because he is g o i n g t o the Father (14:11-14). d. H e says he w i l l ask the Father t o send t h e m the H o l y Spirit (14:15-21).

3. Peter (13:9): " T h e n w a s h m y hands and head as w e l l , L o r d , not just m y f e e t ! " 4. Jesus (13:10-11): " A person w h o has bathed all over does not need to w a s h , except for the feet." E. The pattern (13:12-17): The disciples s h o u l d d o for others w h a t he has just d o n e for t h e m . II. T H E W A R N I N G BY JESUS (13:18-38): jesus n o w makes three t r o u b l i n g predictions. A. In regard to Judas's defection (13:18-30) 1. The Scripture (13:18-25): Jesus quotes f r o m Psalm 4 1 : 9 , w h i c h predicts his betrayal. 2. The sign (13:26-30): Jesus says the one sharing the bread w i t h h i m is the traitor. B. In regard to Jesus' departure (13:31-35) 1. He must /eave(13:31-33>. 2. They must love (13:34-35): H e c o m m a n d s t h e m t o love one another as he has l o v e d t h e m . C . In regard to Peter's denials (13:36-38): Jesus says that before the rooster c r o w s , Peter w i l l d e n y h i m three times!

C . Judas (not Judas Iscariot) and Jesus (14:22-31) 1. Judas's question (14:22): " L o r d , w h y are y o u g o i n g t o reveal yourself o n l y t o us and not t o the w o r l d at large?" 2. Jesus' answer (14:23-31) a. H e says that he o n l y reveals himself t o those w h o love and obey h i m (14:23-24). b. H e promises that the H o l y Spirit will e x p l a i n all this t o t h e m (14:25-26). c. He reminds t h e m again of his departure and return (14:27-31).

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F R U I T B E A R I N G (15:1-8)

A. The symbols ( 1 5 : 1 , 5a-5b) 1. The Son is the true vine (15:1a, 5a).

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2. The Father is the gardener ( 1 5 : 1 b). 3. The believer is the branch ( 1 5 : 5 b ) . B. The steps (15:2-4, 5c-6) 1 . We must submit to pruning by the Father 2. We must abide in the Son (15:4, 5c-6). C . The success (15:7-8) 1. It results in bountiful fruit (15:7-8a). 2. tt results in glorifying the Father (15:8b).
I I . L O V I N G (15:9-17)

b. They w i l l be k i l l e d (16:2b). c. They w i l l be l o o k e d u p o n as enemies of G o d (16:2c). (15:2-3). 2. The reason for this persecution (16:3-4): Their persecutors d o not love the Father or the Son. B. Jesus speaks of the Counselor (the H o l y Spirit) that w i l l c o m e to t h e m f r o m the Father (1 6:5-1 5). 1. The prerequisite (16:5-7): Jesus says unless he goes a w a y , the H o l y Spirit w i l l not c o m e . 2. The purpose (16:8-15): He w i l l c o m e to a c c o m p l i s h a f o u r f o l d purpose. a. T o c o n v i c t sinners (16:8-10) b. T o c o n d e m n Satan (16:11) c. T o counsel saints (16:12-13) d . T o c h a m p i o n the Savior (16:14-15)
II. R O U N D T w o (16:16-28)

A. The priority (15:9-12) 1. The Father loves the Son ( 1 5 : 9 b , 10b). 2. The Son loves the believer ( 1 5 : 9 a , 1 0 a , 11). 3. The believer is to love other believers (15:12). B. The proof (15:13-15) 1 . What Jesus will do for his disciples (15:13): He w i l l lay d o w n his life. 2. What Jesus now does for his disciples (15:14-15): He calls t h e m friends, not servants. C . The promises (15:16-17) 1. Our branches will bear permanent fruit (15:16a). 2. Our prayers will be answered ( 1 5 : 1 6 b - l 7). A. The facts (15:18-24) 1. All Christians will be hated because Christ was hated (15:18-19). 2. No servant is greater than his master (15:20-21). 3. The reason for this hatred is Jesus' fearless preaching against sin (15:22-24). B. The foretelling (15:25): A l l this is p r e d i c t e d in Psalms 3 5 : 1 9 and 69:4.

A. The confusion (16:16-18): The disciples d o not understand w h e n Jesus says, " I n just a little w h i l e I w i l l be gone, and y o u w o n ' t see m e a n y m o r e . T h e n , just a little w h i l e after that, y o u w i l l see m e a g a i n " (16:16). B. The clarification (16:19-22) 1. His explanation (16:19) a. " Y o u w o n ' t see me a n y m o r e " (16:19a): A reference to his death, w h i c h w i l l b r i n g about great grief. b. " Y o u w i l l see me a g a i n " (16:19b): A reference to his resurrection, w h i c h w i l l b r i n g a b o u t great j o y ! 2. His example (16:20-22): To illustrate the w a y their s o r r o w w i l l t u r n to j o y , Jesus refers t o a w o m a n g i v i n g b i r t h . C . The comfort (16:23-28) 1. Jesus says that the Father of the Son (16:23). 2. Jesus says the Father
I I I . R O U N D THREE (16:29-33)

H I . SUFFERING (15:18-25)

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them all they need (16:24-28).

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I V . W I T N E S S I N G ( 1 5 : 2 6 - 2 7 ) : Jesus speaks o f a t w o f o l d witness. A. The Holy Spirit will soon witness to the disciples concerning the Savior (15:26). B. The disciples should then witness to the w o r l d concerning the Savior (15:27).

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A. The disciples speak (16:29-30). 1 . "At last you are speaking 2. "We believe plainly" (16:29). (16:30). that you came from God"

S E C T I O N O U T L I N E S I X T E E N (JOHN 1 6 ) This chapter records three rounds of conversation b e t w e e n Jesus a n his disciples.
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B. The Savior speaks (16:31-33). 1. The bad news sorrows." (16:31-33a): " Y o u w i l l have m a n y trials and "Take heart, because I have

A. Jesus speaks of the conflict that will c o m e to them from the

world ( 1 6 : 1 - 4 ) .

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Jesus prays for his disciples and for all w h o w i l l ever believe in h i m .
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S E C T I O N O U T L I N E S E V E N T E E N ( J O H N 17)

b. W h y they have c o m e (18:4-7) (1) The Savior (18:4): " W h o m are y o u l o o k i n g for?" (2) The soldiers (18:5-7): "Jesus of N a z a r e t h ! " B. Jesus' c o n c e r n for his friends (18:8-11) 1. The request (18:8-9): He agrees t o go w i t h the soldiers and asks that they let the disciples leave. 2. The rebuke (18:10-11): H e chastens Peter for c u t t i n g off the right ear of M a l c h u s , t h e high priest's servant. I I . EVENTS AFTER G E T H S E M A N E (18:12-40): T w o w o r d s aptly describe this passage: denials and trials. A. The denials (18:15-18, 25-27): O n three separate occasions, Peter denies his Lord. 1. First denial (18:15-18) a. The accusation (18:15-1 7a): A servant girl asks if Peter is one of Jesus' disciples. b. The answer (18:17b-18): Peter denies it. 2. Second denial (18:25) a. The accusation (18:25a): A n u n n a m e d person asks Peter t h e same q u e s t i o n . b. The answer (18:25b): A g a i n , Peter denies it. 3. Third denial (18:26-27) a. The accusation (18:26): A relative of the m a n w h o s e ear Peter cut off says t h e y saw h i m in Gethsemane w i t h Jesus! b. The answer (18:27): For the t h i r d t i m e , Peter denies this, and i m m e d i a t e l y a rooster c r o w s ! B. The trials (18:12-14, 19-24, 28-40): Jesus endures three trials. 1. First trial, before Annas, former high priest (18:12-14, 19-23) a. Jesus is b o u n d (18:12-14). b. Jesus is b u l l i e d (18:19-21). (1) Annas (18:19): Annas asks Jesus a b o u t his f o l l o w e r s and a b o u t his teachings. (2) Jesus (18:20-21): Jesus replies that his teachings are w i d e l y k n o w n because he has always spoken o p e n l y in the T e m p l e and synagogues. c. Jesus is buffeted (18:22-23): A n official n o w strikes h i m in the face. 2. Second trial, before Caiaphas, current high priest (18:24): The Gospel of John does not record w h a t transpired at this t r i a l . 3. Third trial, before Pilate, the Roman governor (18:28-40) a. Pilate and the Jewsfirst e n c o u n t e r (18:28-32) (1) Pilate (18:28-29): " W h a t is your charge against this man?" (2) The Jews (18:30): " W e w o u l d n ' t have handed h i m over to y o u if he w e r e n ' t a c r i m i n a l ! " (3) Pilate (18:31a): " T h e n take h i m a w a y and j u d g e h i m by your o w n laws!" (4) The Jews (18:31 b-32): " O n l y the Romans are p e r m i t t e d to execute s o m e o n e . "

A. The faithful Son ( 1 7 : 1 , 5) 1. What he asks (1 7:1 a, 5): " G l o r i f y y o u r Son." 2. Why he asks (17:1b): "So he can give g l o r y back t o y o u . " B. The fruitful Son (17:2-4) 1. He has given eternal life to all the elect (17:2-3). 2. He has completed his assignment (17:4).
H I S DISCIPLES (17:6-19).

HIMSELF (17:1-5).

I I . T H E S A V I O R PRAYS FOR

A. Jesus' report (17:6-10, 1 2 , 14, 18-19): H e reviews his ministry for the disciples. 1. He has revealed the Father to them (17:6-7). 2. He has given the Father's words to them (1 7:8, 14). 3. He has prayed for them (17:9-10). 4. He has kept them safe, with the exception of Judas (1 7:12). 5. He has set himself apart for their sanctification (17:19). 6. He has sent them into the world (1 7:18). B. Jesus' requests ( 1 7 : 1 1 , 13, 15-17): He previews the Father's future ministry for the disciples. 1. H e asks that the Father unify them (17:11). 2. He asks that the Father impart joy to them (1 7:13). 3. H e asks that the Father protect them (1 7:15-16). 4. H e asks that the Father sanctify them (17:17).
HIS C H U R C H (17:20-26).

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A. B. C. D. E.

He asks H e asks He asks He asks He asks (17:24).

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Father unify the church (17:20-21 a, 22). c h u r c h honor the Son (17:21 b). church display G o d ' s love (17:23). c h u r c h experience G o d ' s love (1 7:25-26). c h u r c h enjoy Christ's glory in heaven forever

S E C T I O N O U T L I N E E I G H T E E N (JOHN 18) Jesus is betrayed b y Judas i n t o t h e hands o f a b a t t a l i o n of Roman soldiers a n d T e m p l e guards. The high priest questions Jesus. Peter denies Jesus, as the Savior p r e d i c t e d , jesus stands trial before Pilate.
I. EVENTS I N G E T H S E M A N E (18:1-11)

A. Jesus' confrontation with his foes (18:1 -7) 1. The traitor (18:1 -2): Judas arrives in Gethsemane, prepared to betray his master. 2. The Temple guard (18:3-7) a. W h a t t h e y carry (18:3): Blazing torches, lanterns, and weapons.

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b. Pilate and Jesus (18:33-38a) (2) Jesus (18:34): "Is this y o u r o w n q u e s t i o n , or d i d others tell y o u a b o u t me?" (3) Pilate (18:35): " A m I a Jew? Y o u r o w n p e o p l e and their leading priests b r o u g h t y o u here. W h y ? W h a t have you done?" (4) Jesus (18:36): " M y k i n g d o m is not of this w o r l d . " (5) Pilate (18:37a): " Y o u are a k i n g then?" (6) Jesus (18:37b): " Y o u are right. I was b o r n for that purpose. A n d I c a m e to b r i n g truth to the w o r l d . " (7) Pilate (18:38a): " W h a t is truth?" (V (V Pilate (18:33): " A r e y o u the King of the Jews?"

soldiers, w h o lead h i m (carrying his o w n cross) t o a place k n o w n as "Skull H i l l " (Golgotha). B. The wrongdoers on the cross (19:18): T w o thieves are c r u c i f i e d w i t h Jesus, o n e o n each side of h i m . C . The writing above the cross (19:19-22) 1. The record of the sign (19:19-20): It says, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King o f the Jews." 2. The request to remove the sign (19:21): The Pharisees d e m a n d that Pilate change it to read: " H e said, I am the King of the Jews." 3. The resolve to keep the sign (19:22): Pilate says, " W h a t I have w r i t t e n , I have w r i t t e n ! "

c. Pilate and the Jewssecond encounter (18:38b-40)

Pilate (18:38b-39): " H e is not g u i l t y o f any c r i m e If y o u w a n t m e t o , I'll release the King of the Jews." (2) The Jews (18:40): " N o ! N o t this m a n , but Barabbas!"

D. The wardrobe below the cross (19:23-24) 1. The soldiers (19:23-24a): T h e y d i v i d e Jesus' clothes i n t o four parts, one for each of t h e m , and cast lots for his seamless garment.

S E C T I O N O U T L I N E N I N E T E E N (JOHN 19) Pilate gives in t o the c r o w d a n d sentences Jesus t o death. Jesus dies o n t h e cross, saving all the w o r l d f r o m sin. Joseph of A r i m a t h e a asks Pilate f o r permission t o b u r y Jesus' b o d y and places it in a n e w , previously unused t o m b .
I. EVENTS P R E C E D I N G THE C R U C I F I X I O N (19:1-15)

2. the Scripture (19:24b): This action was p r e d i c t e d b y D a v i d in Psalm 2 2 : 1 8 . E. The w o m e n at the cross (19:25): Various w o m e n are there, i n c l u d i n g Jesus' mother, her sister, the w i f e o f Clopas, and M a r y Magdalene. F. The words from the cross (19:26-30) 1. Jesus speaks to Mary and John (19:26-27). a. To M a r y (19:26): " W o m a n , he is y o u r s o n . " b. T o John (19:27): "She is y o u r m o t h e r . " 2. jesus speaks to the guards (19:28-29): "\ am thirsty." 3. Jesus speaks to the Father (19:30): " I t is f i n i s h e d ! "

A. jesus' final torment before the cross (19:1-3) 1. The scourging

2. The sarcasm (19:2-3): The soldiers r i d i c u l e and m o c k h i m . B. Jesus' final trial before the cross (19:4-15) a. Pilate (19:4-5, 6b): T w i c e he r e m i n d s t h e Jews, "I f i n d h i m not g u i l t y . " b. The Jews (19:6a, 7): T w i c e the Jews respond, " H e o u g h t to d i e because he called himself the Son of G o d . " 2. Pilate and jesus (19:8-11) 1. Pilate and the jewsfirst encounter (19:4-7)

(19:1): Pilate has h i m f l o g g e d .

. EVENTS F O L L O W I N G THE C R U C I F I X I O N (19:31-42)

A. The piercing of Jesus' body (14:31-37) 1. The request by the Jews (19:31): T h e y ask Pilate to remove the v i c t i m s f r o m the cross before the Sabbath. 2. The response by the soldiers (19:32-37) a. In regard t o t h e robbers (19:32): They are not d e a d , so the soldiers break their legs. b. In regard t o t h e Redeemer (19:33-37) (1) The spear (19:33-34): Finding h i m t o be d e a d already, the soldiers pierce his side. (2) The spectator (19:35): John the apostle apparently witnesses all this. (3) The Scriptures (19:36-37): T w o O l d Testament prophecies are f u l f i l l e d at this t i m e P s a l m 3 4 : 2 0 and Zechariah 12:10.

3. Pilateand the Jewsr7n,3/encounfer(19:l2-15) a. The futility (19:12a, 13-14, 15b): T i m e and again Pilate attempts t o release Jesus, but t o n o a v a i l . b. The hostility ( 1 9 : 1 2 b , 15a, 15c): The Jews c o n t i n u a l l y scream out, " C r u c i f y ! C r u c i f y ! C r u c i f y ! "
I I . EVENTS D U R I N G THE C R U C I F I X I O N (19:16-30)

a. Pilate (19:8-10): " D o n ' t y o u realize that I have the p o w e r t o release you o r t o c r u c i f y y o u ? " b. Jesus (19:11): " Y o u w o u l d have no p o w e r over m e at ail unless it w e r e given to you f r o m a b o v e . "

A. The walk to the cross (19:16-1 7): Pilate releases Jesus tu the

B. The preparing of Jesus' body (19:38-40) 1. Who the preparers are (19:38-39a): Joseph of A r i m a t h e a asks for and receives the b o d y of Jesus f r o m Pilate; t h e n Nicodemus helps prepare the b o d y . 2. What the preparers do (19:39b-40): T h e y a n o i n t his b o d y w i t h m y r r h and aloes and w r a p it in a l o n g linen c l o t h .

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C . The placing of Jesus' body (19:41 -42): Jesus' b o d y is n o w p l a c e d in a n e w garden t o m b w h e r e no one has ever been laid before.

S E C T I O N O U T L I N E T W E N T Y ( J O H N 20) jesus rises f r o m the grave, defeating the p o w e r o f death for all t i m e , a n d appears to M a r y M a g d a l e n e and the disciples, except for Thomas. W h e n T h o m a s d o u b t s t h e t r u t h o f t h e Resurrection, Jesus appears specially to h i m .
I. T H E MESSAGE OF M A R Y M A G D A L E N E (20:1-2)

A. W h a t she sees (20:1): She finds the stone that had b l o c k e d the entrance of Jesus' t o m b r o l l e d a w a y . B. W h a t she says (20:2): She reports to Peter and John, "They have taken the Lord's b o d y ! "
II. T H E MISSION OF T W O DISCIPLES (20:3-10)

A. W h o they are (20:3a): Peter and John. B. W h a t they do (20:3b): They visit the e m p t y t o m b . C . W h a t they see (20:4-9) 1. John (20:4-5, 8-9) a. A t first he looks inside a n d sees t h e b u r i a l c l o t h t h a t covered Jesus' b o d y , but he does not go in (20:4-5). b. Finally, he goes in and believes (20:8-9). 2. Peter (20:6-7): H e goes in a n d sees b o t h the b o d y c l o t h and head c l o t h of Jesus. D. W h e r e they go (20:10): After they see that Jesus is no longer in the t o m b , they both go h o m e .
I I I . T H E M A N I F E S T A T I O N S O F JESUS C H R I S T (20:11-29): John describes

Spirit-filled witnesses. C . The appearance before Thomas (20:24-29) 1. The reluctance by Thomas (20:24-25) a. The reason (20:24): Thomas was absent w h e n Jesus first appeared t o the disciples and can't believe their w o n d e r f u l report. b. The requirements (20:25): Thomas says he w i l l not believe unless h e sees a n d touches t h e w o u n d s of Jesus. 2. The recognition by Thomas (20:26-29) a. The manifestation (20:26): Jesus suddenly appears! b. The i n v i t a t i o n (20:27): Thomas is invited to feel Jesus' wounds. c. The a d o r a t i o n ( 2 0 : 2 8 ) : Thomas falls to his knees a n d worships. d . T h e observation (20:29): Jesus says: (1) " Y o u believe because y o u have seen m e " (20:29a). (2) "Blessed are those w h o haven't seen me and believe a n y w a y " (20:29b).
I V . T H E M I S S I O N OF J O H N ' S GOSPEL (20:30-31): "That y o u m a y b e l i e v e

a. H e comforts t h e m (20:19b-20): Suddenly Jesus appears, s h o w i n g t h e m his hands a n d side. b. He c o m m i s s i o n s t h e m (20:21-23): They are to b e c o m e his

that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of G o d , and that by b e l i e v i n g in h i m y o u w i l l have l i f e ! "

;The resurrected Christ meets w i t h his disciples by t h e Sea of Galilee.

I. T H E FISHERMEN O N T H E SEA (21:1 -3)

S E C T I O N O U T L I N E T W E N T Y - O N E ( J O H N 21)

three post-Resurrection appearances o f Jesus. A. The appearance before M a r y Magdalene (20:11 -18) 1. The sorrowful one (20:11): She goes back t o t h e t o m b a n d weeps. 2. The shining ones (20:12-13): T w o angels appear.

A. The disciples (21:1 -2): There are seven there, i n c l u d i n g Peter, Thomas, N a t h a n a e l , James, a n d John. B. The decision (21:3): They decide to go fishing but catch n o t h i n g a l l night.
I I . T H E FISHER OF M E N O N T H E S H O R E (21:4-25)

a. Their q u e s t i o n (20:12-13a): " W h y are y o u crying?" b. Her answer (20:13b): "Because they have taken a w a y m y Lord, and I d o n ' t k n o w w h e r e they have put h i m . " 3. The sovereign one (20:14-18) a. M a r y ' s error (20:14-15): Jesus s u d d e n l y appears, but she mistakes h i m for the gardener. b. M a r y ' s ecstasy (20:16-18): She recognizes Jesus and later shares the g o o d news w i t h the disciples. B. The appearance before the ten (20:19-23) 1. The fearful ones (20:19a): The disciples are meeting b e h i n d locked doors for fear of the Jews. 2. The faithful one (20:19b-23)

A. The call (21:4-5): Standing there, u n r e c o g n i z e d , Jesus calls o u t , asking if they have caught any fish. They reply that they have not. B. The command (21:6a): H e tells t h e m to t h r o w their net o n the

right-hand side of the boat. C . The catch (21:6b): I m m e d i a t e l y the net is f i l l e d w i t h fish! D. The comprehension (21:7): Peter suddenly recognizes Jesus and begins s w i m m i n g t o w a r d h i m . E. The coals (21:8-9): W h e n all the disciples arrive, they f i n d fish f r y i n g o v e r a fire a n d some bread. F. The count (21:1 0-11): There are 1 53 large fish in the net!

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G. The communion (21:12-14): Jesus n o w invites all seven t o break fast a n d personally serves t h e m ! H. T h e confessions (21:15-17): After breakfast Jesus gives Peter the o p p o r t u n i t y t o confess his love for Jesus three times. 1. Round one (21:15) a. Jesus (21:1 5a):"Simon son o f John, d o y o u love me m o r e than these?" b. Peter (21:15b):"Yes, Lord, y o u k n o w I love y o u . " c. Jesus (21:15c):"Then feed m y l a m b s . " 2. Round two (21:16) a. Jesus (21:16a): " S i m o n son o f John, d o y o u love me?" b. Peter (21:16b): "Yes, Lord, y o u k n o w I love y o u . " c. Jesus (21:16c): " T h e n take care o f m y sheep!" 3. Round three (21:1 7) a. Jesus (21:1 7a): " S i m o n son o f John, d o y o u love me?" b. Peter (21:17b): " L o r d , y o u k n o w e v e r y t h i n g . Y o u k n o w I love y o u . " c. Jesus (21:17c): " T h e n feed m y sheep." I. The cross (21:18-19): Jesus predicts that Peter w i l l someday d i e a martyr's death by c r u c i f i x i o n . J. T h e concern (21:20-21): Peter asks Jesus w h a t k i n d o f death John will die. K. T h e chiding (21:22): Jesus tells Peter, " I f I w a n t h i m t o remain alive until I return, w h a t is that t o y o u ? " L. The confusion (21:23): A false r u m o r spreads a m o n g the believers that John w i l l never d i e . M. The confirmation (21:24-25) 1. Concerning the witness for Jesus (21:24): John testifies that all he has said a b o u t Jesus is t r u e ! 2. Concerning the works by Jesus (21:25): H e says if everything that the Savior d i d w h i l e o n earth was w r i t t e n d o w n , t h e w h o l e earth c o u l d not c o n t a i n t h e b o o k s !