Sermon Outline:
1. The minister the risen Jesus is for a fledgling Peter, 21:15-17. Note:
From the context:
a. A fact: Jesus is risen.
b. A failure: the disciples misunderstood it's ramifications for them.
From the text:
c. Christ's restoring love: His heart for His own, here, particularly Peter.
d. Christ's revealing question: Do you love Me?
e. Christ's reaffirming response: Tend My sheep.
2. The apologetic Peter will then become for the risen Jesus, 21:18-19.
a. Christ's prophecy for Peter.
b. Christ's call to Peter.
c. Peter's dying love for Jesus, an apologetic that He is risen indeed.
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