“Gearing Up for a Comeback” – John 21

I. The callback in Peter’s restoration. (vv. 1-18)

A. His calling. (vv. 1-8)

B. His denial. (vv. 9-18)

Application: To experience true restoration, we must trust that Jesus uses our past to help us move forward, not hold us back.

II. The commissioning in Peter’s restoration. (vv. 15-19)

A. To be a shepherd. (vv. 15-17)

B. To be a martyr. (vv. 18-19)

C. To be a follower. (v. 19)

Application: To experience true restoration, we must know that Jesus has made us a new creation for His service.

III. The completeness in Peter’s restoration.

A. By the words of Jesus.

B. By the work of Jesus.

Application: To experience true restoration, you must rest in the words and work of Jesus.