"Yes, Lord," he answered, "you know that I love you." (16) He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" What should guide us in choosing our recreation and entertainment? Family heads today recognize that they have a Scriptural responsibility to provide for their family’s material needs. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Are not even the tax collectors doing that? He asked Peter if he did in fact have a brotherly love, a friendly devotion to Jesus (phileis). John 21:15 - NIV: When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” c. You follow Me: This was a powerful and pointed challenge to Peter. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you really love Me more than these others do?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. “The verb rendered ask signifies more: – to question or prove Him.” (Alford), iii. It’s intriguing to me that Jesus not only asked if Peter loved him, but asked, “Do you love me more than these?” Jesus’ insightful question reveals something deeper about Peter’s love for Jesus. d. Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You: Peter did believe that he loved Jesus (using the word philio), yet he relied on Jesus’ own knowledge of all things. Each man felt convinced it was the Lord, and a new reverence prevented them from questioning Him.” (Dods). ‘Keep on following’ will be the force of it. Have I become so preoccupied with the everyday affairs of life that I spend less time praying or reading the Bible?’ If we realize that our love for material things is eclipsing our love for the Christ, we should reflect on Jesus’ words: “Guard against every sort of greed.” (Luke 12:15) Why did Jesus give that serious warning? 15:32) That same spirit prevails in many parts of the world today. Some (such as Cyril of Alexandria) thought that 100 stood for the Gentiles, 50 stood for Israel and 3 stood for the Trinity. This situation which I have just described is the circumstance in which Christians live. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. For the future he was to follow steadfastly in the ways of the Lord.” (Morris), Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? Is Jesus referring to whether Peter loves Him more than he loves the other apostles? He invites Peter to move from a place of pride to a place of humility. This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. Rather, he invites Peter to realize the weakness of his own love. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. Love does not say, directly or indirectly, "If you are a bad boy, Mommy won't love you any more." Sunday 4/19/2020--Do You Love Me More Than These? “He is simply saying that his heart is open to Christ and that Christ therefore knows that he loves Him with the best love of which he, a sinful human being, is capable.” (Boice), iii. So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My lambs.” There is surely some significance that Jesus asked Peter this question twice, using the same ancient Greek word for love, and Peter answered twice using a different word for love. For example, a brother in Thailand related: “My secular work of repairing computers was very interesting, but it involved working long hours. . He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." Employees who are unwilling to make such sacrifices for their company risk losing their jobs. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? His testimony is true. b. Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time: Peter understood the significance of the question being asked the third time. 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” 11. (a) Where does our primary loyalty lie? Let us learn that in the saving of souls God worketh by means; that so long as the present economy of grace shall stand, God will be pleased by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”, “Perhaps, if they had not fished at night, Christ would not, have given them fish in the day time. A happy mother (more than happy), a happy father and three enthusiastic boys playing a game
that is completely unknown to me. What would you do if my heart was torn in two More than words to show you feel That your love for me is real. i. Do you love me more than these fishing boats and nets? Once their powers of discernment have become clouded, it becomes more difficult for them to distinguish right from wrong. 6:4, 5) Whatever entertainment we may choose, we want to keep it in its proper place. Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find. i. i. Do You Love Me More Than These? Listen to Do You Love Me More Than These?- John 21:15-17; Matthew 10:34-39 by Sunday - PM - SermonAudio.com for free. *NOTE.--Here again we dissent. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed, Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the, After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples, Previously to the crucifixion of our Lord, the temporal necessities of himself and his disciples appear to have been supplied by the charity of individuals, As it is probable that the scandal of the cross had now shut up this source of support, the disciples, not fully knowing, embarked on the sea of Tiberias, otherwise called the sea of Galilee.” (Clarke), “To be a fisherman, a man must expect disappointments; he must often cast in the net and bring up nothing but weeds. John 21:15-25 . Some translations express Peter’s answer as, “I am your friend.”. When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John do you love me?” Though Peter was destined to die on a cross (John 21:18-19), Jesus wanted Peter to consider the possibility that He might have an entirely different destiny for John. i. It was for Peter’s self-examination the questions were asked. To achieve that, how much time should we spend on it? This article stresses the need to do the required thing in order to walk in love … Might there be a need to cut back on “dessert”?​—Read Ephesians 5:15, 16. Then in the third question, the Lord adopts the word of Peter’s answer, the closer to press the meaning of it home to him.” (Alford). 4. Peter had followed Christ, but not continuously in the past. “D o you love me more than these?” Are we meant to measure our love for Christ by comparing our love to others? might have meant "do you love me more than these fishes that you have just hauled in?". We can only wonder at what Jesus and Peter talked about at that first meeting. a. Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast”: We are again impressed at the servant nature of Jesus, even in His resurrection. TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD Holy Spirit Is Poured Out on the Christian Congregation LIVING AS CHRISTIANS Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory November 19- 25 Show more 6. The truth is that all we know for certain is that 153 represents the number of fish in the net. The rumor was that Jesus said that John would not die until Jesus returned. iii. 37:32. We find it easy to deflect any personal challenge from Jesus by wondering and even worrying about what other disciples are doing or what Jesus may require from them. We love Him more than we love anyone else. b. Simon, son of Jonah:Jesus addressed the leader among the disciples as Simon, not as Peter. 6 As a result of fierce competition for a limited number of jobs, many employees feel compelled to work more hours, sometimes for less pay. What Scriptural responsibility do family heads have? Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. by Chip Ingram. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. ii. [15] After they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you spiritually love (from the Greek word agapao) me more than these others do?" Or he could be asking Peter if he really loved Jesus more that the other disciples did, as he had claimed the night before Jesus died. i. (Gal. (Luke 10:27) Secular work is simply a means to an end. (Prov. Do you love Me more than these? Trusting that Peter understood what Jesus meant, this must have given him a great chill. 14 Individuals and family heads are free to choose the recreation they prefer, as long as it consists of activities that are in harmony with Jehovah’s guidelines expressed in Bible principles. Now Peter knew that continuing to follow Jesus would mean a certain cross. Victor Amuzu. Surely an example of pride coming before a fall! Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs' (John 21:15, ESV). For example, years ago a young man in Western Europe began attending Christian meetings. 2:2) Just as meditating on divine truth fortified Jesus to reject temptation, so applying Bible principles helps us to fight against materialistic desires. When Martha complained that Mary was not helping, Jesus told Martha: “Mary chose the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42) Jesus was teaching Martha a valuable lesson. Before long, things began to improve. Thank you for always being my source of courage when things were never going right. God’s Word states: “There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and find enjoyment in his hard work.” (Eccl. The minister of Christ must reckon upon being disappointed; and he must not be weary in well-doing for all his disappointments, but must in faith continue in prayer and labor, expecting that at the end he shall receive his reward.”, But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then we could compare that figure to the number of hours we spent that same week on recreational activities, such as participating in sports, enjoying hobbies, watching television, or playing video games. "When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" 3:12, 13) Of course, we realize that choices in recreation may differ from one person to the next. Jesus was keenly aware of the pressures associated with the anxieties of this system of things. Similar language was used concerning Jesus earlier in the Gospel (John 12:27-32; 13:31). We could select a week and keep a record of the number of hours we spend on spiritual activities, such as attending meetings, sharing in the field ministry, and engaging in personal and family Bible study. Then he said to them: “‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ So they cast it, but they were not able to haul it in because of the large number of fish.”​—John 21:1-6. 4. Sunday 4/19/2020--Do You Love Me More Than These? 1:9, 10. Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish. Do you love me more than you love these other people? Jesus Reinstates Peter. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. He bids them put by their nets for awhile and commune with him.” (Spurgeon). And most important, I now feel closer to Jehovah.”​—Read Matthew 5:3, 6. Some think that Jesus asked Peter if he was willing to give up fishing again to follow Him. Feed my sheep…” Jesus said “feed my sheep,” not “feed on my sheep!” Don’t abuse the ministry privilege and use it as a platform to exploit the sheep and the lambs! What would you say if I took those words away When you couldn't make things new And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”. Tend My sheep: “The verb used here has a somewhat broader meaning. The first time he asks, it’s a comparative, “do you love me more than these?” Most conclude that “these” refers to the other disciples, rather than the fishing gear or the fish. After spending a night fishing, what experience did Peter have? (Matt. Maybe he began to remember as Jesus continued to ask Him two more times, “Do you love me?” Does most of my joy come from engaging in mundane activities or in spiritual activities?’ In this regard, let us consider three areas of life that if not kept in their proper place could weaken our love for the Christ and for spiritual things​—secular work, recreation, and material things. 6:24) As imperfect people, all of us need to keep up our fight against “the desires of our flesh,” including materialism.​—Eph. might have meant "do you love me more than these fishes that you have just hauled in?". The many allegorical interpretations of the number warn us against creating hidden meanings in the Biblical text. From the short passage of St John above, this phrase struck me most: “do you love me more than these?” I thought, is Jesus asking Peter if he loves Him more than the other Apostles love Him, and if so, how would Peter know how much any of the … 5:10) Thankfully, there is an antidote to being poisoned by materialistic thinking: a healthy dose of God’s Word, the Bible, taken on a regular basis. * See . — i.e., than these disciples who are present here with thee. i. John thought of a book that continues to be written, with so many volumes that the world could not contain them all. The Christian in death can glorify God. 1. i. do you love me more than these?" b. Peter’s first response was not to tell Jesus yes, but turning around he looked at the other disciple, John. I prayed to Jehovah, asking him to help me to cope and to reach my goal of having more time for spiritual activities. “There is a touch of human interest in His rebuke of Peter for attempting to discover the divine will concerning another man.” (Morgan). “Rumour had it that the Lord had prophesied that the beloved disciple would be alive when He came again, and the evangelist is anxious to make it perfectly clear that Jesus had only spoken hypothetically about such a possibility.” (Tasker). “Not one of the disciples ventured to interrogate Him; ἐξετάσαι is ‘to examine by questioning’. Peter was quite attached to fishing. By asking Peter, “Do you love me more than these?” Jesus is not inviting Peter to compare his love to that of others. You know there is an ambiguity in this expression, and it exists in the Greek exactly as in the English. Do you love Me more than these: Jesus asked Peter to compare his love for Jesus to the love that the other disciples had for Jesus. THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION May 2017, Audio download options (Romans 8:37) (Romans 8:37) "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Peter, whose name means “A Piece of Rock,” indeed lived up to his name, for he displayed rocklike qualities. Jesus asked Peter not so that He would know – He already knew, and Peter was aware that Jesus knew. John gave solemn testimony to the truth of what he wrote. i. He does not often come to bless idlers; he acts sovereignly, as I have said, but he generally gives his blessing to those churches that do the most for him.”, Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on, They saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread, Bring some of the fish which you have just caught, Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, Full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three, : Peter took the initiative and dragged the heavy net all by himself. Yet, Peter’s previous claim to a greater love suggests that Jesus referred to the other disciples, not the fish. When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name? (An absurdity: Do you love me more than these things love me?) “There are preachers of the gospel among us who have dragged a full net to shore, the great fishes have been many; they have been great and successful workers, but this does not prevent its being needful for the Lord to examine them as to their hearts. Jesus here means: Do you love me more than these fishes and this fishing business? Years before He called Peter to follow Him (Matthew 4:18-19). Peter answered Jesus using the word philio, which in Biblical usage sometimes has in mind a more reciprocal love, a friendly affection. ii. Shiegella Rae Gealon. It could be the “these” were whom Peter had been fishing with, which could have well been family and close friends or even the disciples, whom Peter must have grown to love (John 21:1-3). 15 Many today are obsessed with the latest fashions, electronic gadgets, and so forth. i. Peter represents most all of us. Thank you for being the lyrics when I had no song. We will either “hate the one and love the other” or “stick to the one and despise the other,” said Jesus. 12 Indeed, recreation and entertainment fill an important need. ii. Jesus had to ask him the third time. “They ate the bread and fish that morning, I doubt not, in silent self- humiliation. “Justin Martyr confesseth of himself, that seeing the piety of Christians in their lives and their patience in death, he gathered that that was the truth that they so constantly professed and sealed up with their blood.” (Trapp). So it seems that Jesus was asking him where his true affection lay. It may mean, more than these love, more than you love these men, or more than you love these pursuits. c. Jesus then came and took the bread: Jesus is often seen eating with His disciples after His resurrection. “Peter had thrice denied his Lord, and now Christ gives him an opportunity in some measure to repair his fault by a triple confession.” (Clarke). d. Do you love Me more than these… You know that I love You: Jesus asked the question twice using the word agapas, which in its Biblical usage often speaks of an all giving, uncaused, unselfish love. Iloilo. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. May our choices in life reflect that we share the sentiments of Peter, who told Jesus: “Lord, you know I have affection for you.”. To prevent that, we regularly engage in Kingdom activities. SEVEN of Jesus’ disciples had just spent the entire night fishing in the Sea of Galilee but had not caught anything. 5. ].” * [ 21:18 ] Originally probably a proverb about old age, now used as a figurative reference to the crucifixion of Peter. Or could He mean, “Do you love me more than these other men love me?” We As a result, it left me almost no time for spiritual matters. If, in order to please a father or mother who are opposed to vital godliness, we abandon God's ordinances and followers, we are unworthy of any thing but hell. Eish… Men of God, please stop taking advantage of the sheep and lambs of Jesus Christ! i. Boice reflected on the many invitations of Jesus in the Gospels. While Martha scurried about preparing a meal, Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to him. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. What stresses exist in the modern workplace? Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. "Yes, Lord," he answered, "you know that I love you." Is there anything you need to let go of for you to please God? See . I got better acquainted with my customers’ tastes and became more skillful in making ice cream. Would you like to read this article in %%? Most of us know what these younger years were like. Peter was to be a fisher of men - so Jesus told him "feed my lambs", his new life work. 17. Why? He said to him, "Tend My lambs." Jesus had already met with Peter individually on the day of His resurrection (Luke 24:34, 1 Corinthians 15:5). Or could He mean, “Do you love me more than these other men love me?” We believe it is the latter, that Jesus is asking Peter if he loves Him more than the others do. 5:8) They must work hard to fulfill this obligation. * Wholesome recreation is a “gift of God.” (Eccl. 9 Industriousness is a godly quality, and hard work is rewarding. A sort of foreign continent. Do You Love Me More Than These? Saguinn and Marcus Johnson, Glenn Watlington) song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. 12:14) Still, as the brother mentioned above learned, secular work needs to be kept in its proper place. We may request cookies to be set on your device. He provides EXCEEDINGLY more than we could ever accomplish on our own. Readings for April 14, 2013. And (Jesus said), Lord, you know that I, I"m very fond of … However, the danger exists that having a good  time could become the primary focus of our life. John 21:15-19, So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?" Jesus wanted to know if Peter still had a proud estimation of his love and devotion to Jesus. Following one particularly intense witnessing campaign, he told his disciples: “Come, you yourselves, privately into an isolated place and rest up a little.”​—Mark 6:31, 32. Peter was to be a fisher of men - so Jesus told him "feed my lambs", his new life work. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?”. First response: “Lord, you know that I passionately love You as my dearest and closest Friend.” Second question: “Simon, do you love Me?” Second response [I believe this response must have come through growing perplexity on Peter’s part.] More than words Is all I ever needed you to show Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me 'Cause I'd already know. THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION May 2017, The Watchtower—Study Edition  |  May 2017, Helping “Foreign Residents” to “Serve Jehovah With Rejoicing”, Helping the Children of “Foreign Residents”. Thomas stood there, wondering that he should have dared to ask such proofs of a fact most clear. John 21:15-19, So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these? "Yes, Lord," he answered, "you know that I love you as a friend (from the Greek word phileo)." The command ‘Follow me’ is a present imperative, which literally means ‘Keep on following me.’” (Tenney), ii. Jesus assured Peter – most assuredly – he would face the challenge of the cross once again and he would embrace it. a. “Simon, son of John,” Jesus asked him, “do you love me more than these?” (Jn 21:15) Perhaps Peter did not immediately recognize the reference to the three Captains, each with their 50 men, in the 153 sent to retrieve Elijah by the evil king. He then said to Simon Peter a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Regarding recreation and entertainment, what caution is in order? Peter was a fisherman... perhaps Jesus when he said "do you love me more than these?" c. When you are old, you will stretch out your hands: Jesus spoke of Peter’s future, when another would bind him (gird you) and carry Peter to a place he would not want to go – a place with stretched out hands, crucified on a cross. Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some, They were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of the fish, “Christ’s presence, if he would but come among us in the fullness of his strength, would do so much more for us than anything that we have ever seen yet that we should be as much astounded by the increase as the apostles were by the two great draughts of fishes. “With this delightful hyperbole he lets us see that there is much more about Jesus than we know.” (Morris). Sharlyn Sorongon. We work to provide our basic material needs and to support our ministry. It has made me happier because I do not have the stress and worry that I had with my former job. Hold me close, don't ever let me go. When you were younger: Jesus spoke of Peter’s past, reminding him of his younger days when he had less responsibility and could do more as he pleased. 7, 8. Stream do you love me more than these (thomas' song) by Lydia Gebreselassie from desktop or your mobile device Love does not say, "Daddy's little girl doesn't do that." You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. “Ancient writers state that, about thirty-four years after this, Peter was crucified; and that he deemed it so glorious a thing to die for Christ that he begged to be crucified with his head downwards, not considering himself worthy to die in the same posture in which his Lord did. “Jesus placed Peter in a category with himself – a life spent for God and ultimately sacrificed to glorify God. 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