John 21:1-14
Abundant Blessings for Obeying the Lord!
August 15, 2010
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
OUTLINE
I. Restlessness characterizes life apart from the control of the Holy Spirit – vv. 1-3.
A. Restlessness results in a lack of direction or misguided action – v.3.
II. Obedience to Jesus brings abundant blessings (not always or necessarily in the material realm) – vv. 4-14.
A. Many fish await those who obey Jesus immediately – vv. 4-6.
B. Our obedience may look differently based on our personalities – vv. 7-8.
i. Quick John identifies Jesus first
ii. Eager Peter swims
iii. The rest stay in the boat –
C. Though allowing our participation for our benefit, Jesus does not need our help – vv. 9-14.
i. The dinner was ready – v. 9.
ii. Yet Jesus still invited the disciples to add their fish – v. 10.
iii. Even their fish was His miraculous provision – v. 11.
iv. If we obey, Jesus will always provide our bread and fish – vv. 12-14.
