“DO YOU LOVE ME?” John 21:15-19

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John 14:23b-24a

Every believer must continually examine their love for Christ.

  1. JESUS CHALLENGED PETER TO E__________ THE LEVEL OF HIS LOVE.
    1. Peter had B______________ about his loyalty to Christ. Mat.26:33f
    2. Jesus resumes R___________ Simon Peter’s broken spirit. Jn.15:13 Greek = agapao
    3. Jesus gave Peter two opportunities to R________ his devotion.
    4. Jesus asked Peter the third time if he had B______________ love.
  2. “DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN T_______?” JESUS ASKED PETER.
    1. Did something else hold top P___________ in Simon Peter’s life?
    2. Was Peter more devoted to Jesus than the other A___________?
    3. Peter is finally realizing Jesus is the Good S____________ of truth.
  3. JESUS GAVE SIMON PETER R___________________ TO FOCUS ON.
    1. Jesus commanded Peter to tend His L_________.
    2. Jesus commanded Peter to S______________ Christ’s sheep.
    3. Jesus commanded Peter to T______ Christ’s sheep. Mat. 28:20
    4. Jesus assured Peter that he did have G_____ love in him. V.18-19

1) Jesus expects each of us to grow in God’s love.

2) Jesus demands that He be King of our hearts.

3) Jesus requires us to use our God-given talents to honor Him.