Just because something is unpleasant doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not good. As we conclude the Gospel of John we learn much from the way in which Peter is restored and commissioned. Discipline and suffering are the tools of mercy Jesus uses.

What does it mean when Jesus tells Peter to feed His sheep? Who are the sheep? What is the food? And what are the qualifications of a shepherd? The answers to these questions remain critical for the church today.

What does it mean when Jesus tells Peter to feed His sheep? Who are the sheep? What is the food? And what are the qualifications of a shepherd? The answers to these questions remain critical for the church today.

In the midst of Peter’s failure and our own failure, Jesus reveals himself to his followers and calls us to come back to him, offerings forgiveness and restoration and renewed fellowship.

In the midst of Peter’s failure and our own failure, Jesus reveals himself to his followers and calls us to come back to him, offerings forgiveness and restoration and renewed fellowship.

What John has done throughout his gospel is shine the clearest light possible on who Jesus is and hold out salvation through faith in Christ for everyone who would believe.

What John has done throughout his gospel is shine the clearest light possible on who Jesus is and hold out salvation through faith in Christ for everyone who would believe.

When Thomas has a genuine encounter with the resurrected Jesus his doubt and unbelief give way to joy and faith. When in doubt, what we need more than anything is to encounter Jesus and to be grounded in the hope of gospel.

When Thomas has a genuine encounter with the resurrected Jesus his doubt and unbelief give way to joy and faith. When in doubt, what we need more than anything is to encounter Jesus and to be grounded in the hope of gospel.

Having experienced the death of their leader and fearing the probable wrath of the Jewish leaders the disciples find themselves scared and locked in a room. The miraculous appearance of Jesus brought them a great deal of Peace, as it validated the...