#soap # John 21 ## Title: The God Who Restores Us ## Scripture: (John 21:15-17) Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?” He replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him, “Feed my lambs.” Jesus said a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd my sheep.” Jesus said a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” and said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep. (NET) ## Observation: Peter had denied Jesus three times on the night Jesus was arrested. Jesus asks Peter three times about Peter’s love for Him. Jesus gave Peter a chance to repent for his failure and invites Peter back. Jesus is not interested in throwing you away when you fail. He is interested in bringing you back. If you have walked away from God or are not honoring Him in an area of your life, bring it back to Him. Confess, and the Lord is waiting to forgive. He is the God who restores us. ## Application: Bring it all to Jesus. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always forgiving and restoring us.