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John 21 · Grade 4

Peter Is Restored

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After the resurrection, seven disciples went back to fishing. They worked all night and caught nothing. At daybreak Jesus called from the shore and told them where to cast. The net filled with fish. This was just like the day Jesus first called Peter, as Luke tells. The beloved disciple recognized Jesus. Peter was so eager he jumped in and swam to shore.

Jesus had already made a charcoal fire with fish and bread. The last time Peter stood by a charcoal fire, he denied Jesus. Now Jesus served him breakfast. Jesus is the host who feeds His people.

Then Jesus asked Peter three times, Do you love me? Peter had denied Him three times, so Jesus gave him three chances to affirm his love. Each time Jesus gave Peter a job: Feed my lambs, Tend my sheep, Feed my sheep. Peter was forgiven and given work to do. Jesus told Peter that one day he would glorify God by his death. Then He said, Follow me. John ends by saying the whole world could not hold all the books about what Jesus did.

Show What You Know

  1. How was the great catch like an earlier event?

  2. Why is the charcoal fire important?

  3. Why did Jesus ask Peter three times?

  4. What did Jesus give Peter along with forgiveness?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

fishfirebreadsevenlove
  1. After the resurrection, disciples went back to fishing.
  2. The net filled with .
  3. Jesus had already made a charcoal fire with fish and .
  4. The last time Peter stood by a charcoal , he denied Jesus.
  5. Then Jesus asked Peter three times, Do you me?

Think About It

  1. Jesus forgave Peter and gave him a job. How does Jesus' forgiveness give you a fresh start?

  2. Jesus said, Follow me. What does following Jesus look like for you this week?

Memory Verse

“Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast!” None of the disciples dared inquire of him, “Who are you?” knowing that it was the Lord.”

John 21:12 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who could you make up with this week?
  • How can you care for others?
  • How can you obey Jesus right where you are?

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