LESSON



LESSON 7APRIL 16, 2023SUBJECT: Jesus Cooks BreakfastDEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 30:1-12BACKGROUND: John 21:1-14LESSON: John 21:1-14MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. NIVLESSON AIM: To learn how to recognize the presence of the resurrected Lord in our daily lives.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. GOING FISHING (JOHN 21:1-6)Where did Jesus appear to some of His disciples for the third time after His resurrection? Locate on a New Testament map. John 21:1, 14How many of Jesus’ disciples (John 21:2) were together when He met them on the Sea of Galilee (Tiberias)? Name them. Who were the sons of Zebedee (Mark 10:35)? Who do you think the other two unnamed disciples are most likely (John 1:40-45)? What did Peter suggest to the other six disciples? What was their response to Peter? John 21:3abHow many of Jesus’ disciples does the Bible describe as fishermen? Do you think the others with Peter were also fishermen? Why or why not? Mark 1:16-20How successful were the disciples on the Sea of Galilee? John 21:3cWhy do you think these disciples had gone back to their trade so soon after the resurrection? Did the disciples initially recognize Jesus? John 21:4 What did Jesus call His disciples? Why do think so? Read several Bible Versions. John 21:5aWhat miracle took place at this third appearance of Jesus to His disciples? John 21:5b-6 II. RECOGNIZING JESUS (JOHN 21:7-8)Who was the first to recognize Jesus? John 21:7aWhat did Peter do as soon as he found out it was Jesus? John 21:7bNotice that Jesus was not recognized until after the miracle. What similar miracle occurred with the disciples at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry? Do you think this made them realize it was Jesus? Luke 5:1-11Why do you think Jesus repeated this type of miracle? How did it effect Peter?There are two previous occasions where Jesus’ followers were prevented from recognizing Jesus. What enabled them to recognize Jesus? Discuss eachJohn 20:10-16 (1st)Jesus calls Mary’s name.Luke 24:30-32 (2nd)Jesus breaks bread with the Emmaus Road travelers. (Last week’s Lesson)John 21:5-6 (3rd)Jesus performs a miracle on the Sea of Galilee. (This week’s Lesson)What can we do to open our eyes to recognize Jesus’ presence in our daily lives?Hebrews 3:1 - Hebrews 12:2 - III. FEEDING THE DISCIPLES (JOHN 21:9-14)What had Jesus prepared for the disciples when they reached the shore? What does this reveal about Jesus? John 21:9 What did Jesus request of His disciples? Why do you think so? John 21:10What did Peter do after Jesus’ request? John 21:11What invitation did Jesus offer to the disciples? John 21:12aWhat did John write to let future Christians know the reality of Jesus' bodily resurrection? John 21:12b-13 Discuss how Jesus served His disciples. Why is this a good example? John 21:12-13 What do you think was going through the disciples' minds as Jesus served and dined with them? Why was this fellowship so important? Compare with Luke 24:13-16, 30-32John mentioned this was the third time the risen Lord had appeared to some of His remaining eleven disciples (John 21:14)? What were the other two occasions? John 20:19-23John 20:24-29 ................
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