Episode 164: Finding Forgiveness

Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

Today we’re looking at a beautiful story John records which takes place between Peter and Jesus after the Resurrection. The tenderness of Jesus during this pivotal moment leads to true restoration in Peter’s life and afterwards we see a different Peter in the New Testament. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us!

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down John 21: 5-10 (0:18)
• Peter’s character throughout the Gospels (5:15)
• Peter’s denial of Jesus (10:00)
• The significance of Jesus calling them ‘Children’ (12:55)
• No matter what we’ve done, turning to Jesus is our best option (18:49)
• Jesus tells Peter not to compare himself to John (22:35)
• Next week we’re talking about Cara and Dot’s relationship (31:30)

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Scripture Verse: John 21:5-10

So Jesus said to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away, dragging the net full of fish.

So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire already laid and fish placed on it, and bread. Jesus *said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have now caught.”