1. What is the meaning of John 21:16?

2. How does John 21:16 demonstrate Jesus' call to "tend My sheep" today?

3. What does Jesus' repetition in John 21:16 reveal about Peter's restoration?

4. How can we apply the command to "tend My sheep" in our lives?

5. How does John 21:16 connect with Jesus' teachings on love and service?

6. What does "tend My sheep" teach about leadership responsibilities in the church?

7. Why does Jesus ask Peter if he loves Him three times in John 21:16?

8. What is the significance of Jesus instructing Peter to "Shepherd My sheep" in John 21:16?

9. How does John 21:16 reflect the restoration of Peter after his denial of Jesus?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 21?

11. What were the causes of the apostles' deaths?

12. How did Simon Peter find out that Jesus was the Christ? By a revelation from heaven (Matthew 16:17) His brother Andrew told him (John 1:41)

13. Who exactly are the 'other sheep' in John 10:16, and why is there no clear historical record identifying them?

14. Was Peter the inaugural pope?1. How does Jesus' interaction with Peter in John 21:16 demonstrate the theme of restoration, and how can this be applied to our own lives when we face failure?

2. In what ways does the command to "shepherd My sheep" reflect the responsibilities of spiritual leadership, and how can we apply this in our roles within the church?

3. How does Peter's response to Jesus' question about love challenge us to examine our own motivations for serving in ministry?

4. What connections can be drawn between Jesus' command to Peter and the imagery of God as a shepherd in Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34?

5. How can we ensure that our love for Christ remains the central motivation in our daily walk and service to others, as demonstrated in this passage?1. How does the miraculous catch of fish illustrate Jesus' power and the disciples' dependency on Him?

2. What does Jesus' preparation of breakfast for His disciples say about His care for them?

3. How does Peter's threefold confession mirror his earlier threefold denial?

4. In what ways do you see Jesus' grace towards Peter in this chapter, and how does it resonate with your personal experiences?

5. How do you understand Jesus' instructions to Peter: "Feed my lambs," "Take care of my sheep," and "Feed my sheep"?

6. What does Jesus' prediction of Peter's death signify about the cost of discipleship?

7. Why do you think Jesus mentioned the fate of John, and how did it cause a misunderstanding among the disciples?

8. How does this chapter emphasize the continuity of Jesus' work and the role of His disciples?

9. How does the final statement about the vastness of Jesus' works impact your perception of Him?

10. How can you apply the lessons from Peter's restoration to situations of failure or betrayal in your own life?

11. How can you relate to the disciples' initial lack of recognition of Jesus in your spiritual journey?

12. What does it mean to you to feed and take care of Jesus' sheep in today's context?

13. What lessons can you learn from Jesus' interaction with Peter about dealing with guilt and restoration?

14. How does the concept of discipleship in this chapter apply to your daily life?

15. In what ways do you feel called to serve others as a result of your love for Christ, as Peter was called?

16. How does the recurring theme of love in this chapter speak to you?

17. In what ways can you identify with Peter's journey from denial to restoration?

18. How do you perceive the mystery surrounding John's fate, and what does it tell us about focusing on our individual callings?

19. How can you carry the message of Jesus' continuous work to those around you?

20. In reflecting on the Gospel of John as a whole, how has your understanding of Jesus and His mission changed or deepened?

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