I loved having Breakfast with Jesus (double meaning intended). And Diana I so much appreciate the historical context you bring to your sermons. I am a retired UM pastor, unretiring in July, called to part-time appointment. In sermon preparation I would love to have historical context resources. Would you recommend some lectionary resources please? Thank you.
Good background perspective for explaining and providing context for why John might have added Jesus asking Peter if he loved him, three times no less.
But this story also appears in Luke 5:1-11, and it is not a post resurrection story there. I recently published a small book, The God Nobody Knows-Second Edition, in which I write about this very story. And Peter does indeed takes Jesus out fishing, knowing they won’t catch anything. But, of course, they catch “the mother lode”. Peter is stunned, humbled, and urges Jesus to have nothing to do with “the likes of him”. But Jesus won’t go there. Instead he tells Peter that his fishing days are over, and from now on, he will be “fishing for men”.
Thank you for this informative and inspiring message. It showed again how the Bible is relevant today. Who was the man singing and playing? think I have heard him before but can’t recall his name. Thanks!
I have some further reflections, thoughts. I read the Gospel for Sunday just before "bed time" and then thought I'll read a little more of the book I was reading "the stranger in the lifeboat "(a novel) by Mitch Albom. I finished the book. I borrowed the book from a friend who did an adult Sunday school on it so I had her notes too. But I kept thinking the book fits the epilog of John! Jesus shows up when we need him! Psychology calls it or use to, "good enough" mothering , fathering. Interesting thoughts "Jesus shows up do we recognize him, or do we completely have to for the outcome? And more. Original post stands but it is just one of those times when sermons and reading for "pleasure" came together. Christ showed up for me and pray that he does for all.
A very similar story, earlier in Jesus' ministry, is told in Luke 5:1-11. I preached using this text. It can be found in my book, The God Nobody Knows-Second Edition, in the chapter "In the Presence of the Holy".
A very powerful sermon, with eye opening insights from a different perspective... preparing a feast at the edge of despair, cooking breakfast over adrift wood fire... do you love me?
A very powerful sermon , with amazing insights from a different perspective... a feast at the edge of despair, breakfast over a. drift wood fire.... do you love me?
Thank you, Diane, for brave words and much tenderness
WOW!!!! I am amazed at what I have NOT been taught about this Chapter. I was told that it was Peter's story, he went to the last thing he knew before Christ died, fishing. And the three "Do you love me's' was Christ way of Peter getting redemption, kind of a work theology that I never quite could figure out with all the other verses teaching the truth like Faith comes by Grace, not works. But thanks to you Diana I learned the cultural history behind Lake Tiberius, which was never taught in the Baptist Churches. Wow i gotta listen to it again, great teaching.
I loved having Breakfast with Jesus (double meaning intended). And Diana I so much appreciate the historical context you bring to your sermons. I am a retired UM pastor, unretiring in July, called to part-time appointment. In sermon preparation I would love to have historical context resources. Would you recommend some lectionary resources please? Thank you.
Good background perspective for explaining and providing context for why John might have added Jesus asking Peter if he loved him, three times no less.
But this story also appears in Luke 5:1-11, and it is not a post resurrection story there. I recently published a small book, The God Nobody Knows-Second Edition, in which I write about this very story. And Peter does indeed takes Jesus out fishing, knowing they won’t catch anything. But, of course, they catch “the mother lode”. Peter is stunned, humbled, and urges Jesus to have nothing to do with “the likes of him”. But Jesus won’t go there. Instead he tells Peter that his fishing days are over, and from now on, he will be “fishing for men”.
Thank you for this informative and inspiring message. It showed again how the Bible is relevant today. Who was the man singing and playing? think I have heard him before but can’t recall his name. Thanks!
I have some further reflections, thoughts. I read the Gospel for Sunday just before "bed time" and then thought I'll read a little more of the book I was reading "the stranger in the lifeboat "(a novel) by Mitch Albom. I finished the book. I borrowed the book from a friend who did an adult Sunday school on it so I had her notes too. But I kept thinking the book fits the epilog of John! Jesus shows up when we need him! Psychology calls it or use to, "good enough" mothering , fathering. Interesting thoughts "Jesus shows up do we recognize him, or do we completely have to for the outcome? And more. Original post stands but it is just one of those times when sermons and reading for "pleasure" came together. Christ showed up for me and pray that he does for all.
That was special, thank-you
Wow! Amen and thank you.
Thank you. What do you think about Alpha Catholic philosophy?
All I can say is Wow! I feel if you had preached this today Ukraine would be included.
. I weep nightly as I witness the devastation created by “Caesar”, and yearn for new ways to feed those who have suffered such loss!
Dianna your scholarship is an inspiration to me
A very similar story, earlier in Jesus' ministry, is told in Luke 5:1-11. I preached using this text. It can be found in my book, The God Nobody Knows-Second Edition, in the chapter "In the Presence of the Holy".
Thank you for illuminating this text for so many of us, I loved your sermon.
A very powerful sermon, with eye opening insights from a different perspective... preparing a feast at the edge of despair, cooking breakfast over adrift wood fire... do you love me?
Thanks Diane for brave words and much tenderness.
A very powerful sermon , with amazing insights from a different perspective... a feast at the edge of despair, breakfast over a. drift wood fire.... do you love me?
Thank you, Diane, for brave words and much tenderness
I loved this sermon then. I love it now. I hope to be at WG this summer with my son in tow. We’ll see how the summer unfolds.
Wow. Thank you for sharing. I have now subscribed to The Cottage!
I am Breathless! Thank you, for giving context to story.
WOW!!!! I am amazed at what I have NOT been taught about this Chapter. I was told that it was Peter's story, he went to the last thing he knew before Christ died, fishing. And the three "Do you love me's' was Christ way of Peter getting redemption, kind of a work theology that I never quite could figure out with all the other verses teaching the truth like Faith comes by Grace, not works. But thanks to you Diana I learned the cultural history behind Lake Tiberius, which was never taught in the Baptist Churches. Wow i gotta listen to it again, great teaching.