Jesus appeared again to his disciples

1. 1) What does the Sea of Tiberias mean to Jesus’ disciples?

    2) Why did the disciples come to the Sea of Tiberias after seeing the resurrected Jesus at Jerusalem ?

        (Matthew 26:31-32)

    3) What was in Peter’s mind when he said, “I am going out to fish”. (Matthew 18:21-22)

    4) Why didn’t the disciple go around and peach the Gospel, even after they had seen the resurrected Jesus?

        (Acts 1:8)

2. 1) What is the meaning that they could not catch any fish throughout the night? (Psalm 127:1)

    2) What is the meaning of an empty boat?

3. 1) Why did Jesus stand on the shore in the early morning?

    2) What do you think about Jesus who was asking people in the boat, “Friends, haven't you any fish”?

        (Matthew 6:31-32)

    3) Why couldn’t the disciple recognize Jesus?

4. 1) How did Peter experience a miracle? (v. 6)

    2) What are the conditions required for anyone who wants to experience a miracle?

5. 1) How did John recognize that the person was Jesus? (Luke 5:3-6)

    2) What was Peter’s response after listening to John?

6. 1) In what aspect was John quick in response?

    2) In what aspect was Peter quick in response?

    3) Why did Jesus choose Peter as the senior disciple?

7. 1)  Why did Peter wrap his outer garment around him while swimming to reach Jesus, even though it would slow down his swimming?

    2)  When you see Peter swimming towards Jesus, what do you think about him?

8. 1)  When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Where did Jesus obtain the fish and bread?

    2)  Why did Jesus ask the disciples to bring their fish that were caught on the boat?

    3)  How did Jesus bless the disciples in fish catching? (v.11)

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Life application:

1. Do you let your past failure put yourself down?  How do you rescue yourself from it?

    (Matthew 18:22, Philippians 3:13)

2. What will be the result of your labor, if your work is not according to the will of God?

3. When you do not agree with what God ask you to do according to the Word of God, what would you do?

Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus! I will always have hope in You, in spite of my failure in the past. Thank You that You always watch over me.  When I am in need, You prepare and provide what I need. Please give me the faith to obey Your commands, so that I may receive God’s prepared blessing for me.  Pray in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen!