◄ John 21:14 ►
This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 21:14? 2. How does John 21:14 affirm Jesus' resurrection and its importance for believers? 3. What does Jesus' third appearance in John 21:14 teach about His faithfulness? 4. How can we apply the disciples' recognition of Jesus to our daily lives? 5. How does John 21:14 connect with other resurrection accounts in the Gospels? 6. What steps can we take to strengthen our belief in Jesus' resurrection today? 7. Why did Jesus appear to His disciples a third time in John 21:14? 8. What significance does the third appearance of Jesus hold in John 21:14? 9. How does John 21:14 affirm the resurrection of Jesus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 21? 11. In Matthew 11:14, Jesus identifies John as Elijah, but John 1:21 records John denying this. Is that a contradiction? 12. If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)? 13. John 21:20-23 - Where did the belief originate that the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' would never die, and what does it imply about the credibility of the text? 14. Mark 14:25 - If Jesus vowed not to drink wine again until God's kingdom, why do some passages suggest he ate and drank after his resurrection? Discussion Questions 1. How does the repeated appearance of Jesus to His disciples strengthen your understanding of the resurrection? 2. In what ways can you be a witness to the resurrection of Christ in your daily life? 3. How does Jesus' faithfulness in appearing to His disciples encourage you in times of doubt or uncertainty? 4. What can we learn from the disciples' experiences with the risen Christ that can help us in our own spiritual journey? 5. How does the resurrection of Jesus empower you for the mission and calling God has placed on your life? John 21 Bible Study Questions 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? Links John 21:14 NIV John 21:14 NLT John 21:14 ESV John 21:14 NASB John 21:14 KJV John 21:14 Commentaries Bible Hub