DO YOU LOVE ME?
JOHN 21:1-18
INTRODUCTION:
A. Jesus performed many miracles; John 20:30-31
B. Our study; “Do You Love Me?”
I. THE FISHING PARTY:
A. Headed by Peter; John 21:1-3
B. The miraculous catch; John 21:4-8
C. The miraculous breakfast; John 21:9-12
II. “LOVEST THOU ME”: John 21:15-17
A. Love, the greatest act of God or man; John 3:16; I Corinthians 13:1
1. The greatest of Christian graces; I Corinthians 13:13; II Peter 1:5-7
2. Profession not enough; I John 3:18
B. “Thou” the greatest personal duty of man; I John 4:7-8
1. Love of others cannot save, personal
2. Church membership not enough; Matthew 6:33
3. John recorded; John 21:20-22
4. Individual obedience is imperative; Romans 6:17
C. “Me” the greatest deserver of our love;
1. Jesus knew man’s need to love
2. Peter had boasted of his love; Mark 14:27-31
3. “Are you sure you love me?”
III. “MORE THAN THESE”:
A. The objects of our love; business:
1. Fishermen; boats, nets, profit from these
2. Pleasure, popularity; II Timothy 4:10
3. Parents or children, mates; Matthew 10:37
B. “More than” demands a comparison and a decision; Matthew 5:20
1. In spite of conflicts; Matthew 6:33-34
2. “Feed my lambs”
C. Church members; Hebrews 13:1
CONCLUSION:
A. “Lovest thou me more than these”
B. If Jesus came to Bible Study would you be there?
