In this episode, we explore the powerful moment on the shore between Jesus Christ and Peter the Apostle in John 21—a passage marked by restoration, calling, and clarity.

After His resurrection, Jesus meets His disciples by the sea and shares a meal with them. In a deeply personal exchange, He asks Peter three times, “Do you love Me?”—mirroring Peter’s earlier denial and offering him a path to restoration. With each response, Jesus responds with purpose: “Feed My sheep,” reaffirming Peter’s role and calling.

The conversation culminates in a simple yet profound command: “Follow Me.” It is both an invitation and a challenge—one that calls for trust, obedience, and a willingness to let go of comparison. When Peter turns his attention to others, Jesus redirects him: “What is that to you? You follow Me.”

This episode unpacks the meaning of that call, exploring themes of grace after failure, renewed purpose, and the cost of true discipleship. John 21 reminds us that the call to follow is not based on perfection, but on a restored relationship and a willing heart.

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