“Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep."”
John 21:17
Summary
In John chapter 21, after His resurrection, Jesus appears to some of His disciples who are fishing by the Sea of Tiberias. The disciples, led by Peter, have been fishing all night without success, but upon Jesus' instruction, they cast their nets on the other side of the boat and catch a multitude of fish, symbolizing the abundance of spiritual life. After sharing a meal with them, Jesus has a poignant conversation with Peter, asking him three times if he loves Him, paralleling Peter's three denials. This reinstates Peter's role and emphasizes the importance of love and responsibility in ministry. The chapter concludes with Jesus hinting at Peter's future suffering and the calling of discipleship that includes following Him even to death, reinforcing themes of perseverance and faithful following.