Peter, Episode 5: Breakfast on the Beach and a Second Chance
The final episode of a 5-part Peter series. After the resurrection, Peter goes back to fishing because he doesn't know where else to go. Jesus shows up on the beach with a charcoal fire and breakfast, gently rebuilds the scene of Peter's failure, asks 'Do you love me?' three times (once for each denial), and gives Peter back his mission. A story about how Jesus doesn't cancel you. He restores you.
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For Parents
If your kid has ever wondered whether they're too far gone after they messed up, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin closes the Peter series with the beach scene in John 21, where Jesus cooks Peter breakfast, gently rebuilds the scene of his denial with the same kind of charcoal fire, and asks 'Do you love me?' three times. One question for each denial. Lands them in the truth that Jesus doesn't cancel you. He restores you. After it ends, tell your kid about a fresh start you needed and got.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Your worst moment doesn't define you. Jesus's love does. He doesn't cancel you, he restores you.”
Scripture
John 21:17
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Key Takeaways
- Final episode of a 5-part Peter series. After the resurrection, Peter goes back to fishing because he doesn't know what else to do with his shame
- Walks kids through the detail that Justin calls out hardest: only two charcoal fires are mentioned in the entire Bible. One in John 18 when Peter denied Jesus, and one here in John 21 when Jesus restores him
- Names the meaning of Jesus's three questions ('Do you love me?'): one for each of Peter's three denials, deliberate restoration not coincidence
- Connects the ending of Peter's story back to the beginning of episode 1: 'Follow me.' Same two words Jesus used the very first time he called Peter
- Lands on the One Thing: your worst moment doesn't define you. Jesus's love does. He doesn't cancel you, he restores you, and when he restores you he still calls you into something amazing.
Try This Week
- This week, if you've been carrying shame from something you messed up, give it to Jesus. He's already cooked breakfast and he's waiting to restore you.
Talk It Over
Has there been a restoration moment in our family that felt like a fresh start?
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