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John 21:1-19

MESSAGE SUMMARY 

We all have regrets. We often wonder, is it really possible to redeem the regrets?

How can we truly redeem all those regrets in life?

 

Rock Bottom and Beyond 
  • Matthew: Peter went out and wept bitterly. 
  • Mark: Peter broke down and wept.        
  • Luke: Peter went out and wept bitterly.
  • But John had a special coverage in John 21 
Back to the Starting Point 
  • Sea of Tiberias = Sea of Galilee
  • Fishing at Galilee. 
  • A night without any catch.
  • Then an unexpected and miraculous catch. 
  • It seemed like Jesus was bringing Peter back to his starting point.
A Different Charcoal Fire
  • At that charcoal fire in the courtyard, Peter had the biggest regret in his life. 
  • At another charcoal fire by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus gave Peter a second chance - to bounce back from rock bottom.
  • "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" (21:15-17) 
  • Jesus’ repeated question was indeed an invitation for Peter:  to redeem his regrets and to reaffirm his love for Jesus.
  • At the first charcoal fire in Jerusalem, Peter’s faith journey was at rock bottom.
  • At this second charcoal fire in Galilee, there was a new beginning and a glimpse of hope.
The Same Calling 
  • Jesus called Peter to be a shepherd, to feed and tend His sheep (21:15-17)  
  • Jesus also invited Peter: “Follow me” (21:19) 
  • Three years ago, Jesus asked Peter: "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men."
  • After all the ups and downs, Jesus’ message remains the same: "Come and Follow".
Good News for the Rock
  • Despite Peter’s limitations, Jesus still chose Peter.
  • Even after all these ups and downs, Jesus did not disqualify him. 
  • Peter's story from God's perspective 
    • Jesus knew Peter  
    • Jesus chose Peter 
    • Jesus came back and sought Peter 
    • Jesus still called Peter to follow Him
Beyond Regrets 
  • Let God redeem the regrets of your life 
  • If Jesus can restore Peter, He can also restore you.
  • No matter how you have failed him, He can give you a new beginning. 
  • As long as you won't give up, God’s grace is sufficient to redeem even your worst regrets. 

Bottom line 

  • God’s grace is sufficient to redeem even your worst regrets. 

 

MUSIC CREDIT 

O Praise The Name (Anástasis)
Words & music by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson 
Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)
Verses by John Newton
EXT by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio
I Surrender All
Words & Music by Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter & Winfield Scott Weeden
Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) 
Words and Music by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin