Peter, do you love me?

John 21:15-25

We are teaching the children about love this month through the life of Peter.

This is a great story about how we love our King. Also how we show our love. Is it just talk. "Oh, I love Jesus."

Jesus asks Peter 3 times.......

...........Peter do you love me? I always struggle with this. Well (I can see Peter saying this to himself), if you didn't believe me the first time why would you trust me the 2nd and 3rd time you asked me?

Here is what I found out, Jesus asked this question 3 times with 3 different meanings.

1st. Peter do you love me (truly love, agape love) more than these. (vs. 15)
2nd Peter do you love me (Jesus). (vs. 16)
3rd Peter do you love me (affection, brotherly love). (vs. 17)

Summarize.....

Peter do you love me (Jesus) more than anything else. Peter is it Jesus you love? Peter am I(Jesus) your friend?

So put your name in place of Peter's and ask yourself the questions Jesus asked Peter.

Is Jesus first in your life? Is He the one you show your love to? Do you treat Him as your friend?

Peace to you this remaining week. I hope to see you Sunday!

Laurie