How Much do We Love Jesus?

N.T. #810 "How Much do We Love Jesus?"

June 5, 2026 

John 21-Part 2 

LET IT GLOW 

While the disciples were eating bread and fish with Jesus around the campfire, Jesus had a personal conversation with Peter, a heart-to-heart:

• *Previously, Peter had denied Jesus 3 times. 
• *Three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him. 
• *When Peter answered yes, Jesus told him to feed His sheep.

• In the first two questions, Jesus asked Peter if He agapao (to love in a social or moral sense) Jesus. It was a self-sacrificial love. Of course, Peter loved Jesus, though He didn't show it when tested. The last time, Jesus used the word phileo (to be a friend to; fond of an individual.) It was a brotherly love.

How much do we love Jesus? Is it a self-sacrificing love or just a brotherly love? Do we give our all to Jesus or only our Sundays?

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LET IT GROW

The first and last instructions to feed Jesus' sheep meant to pasture; to graze. 

The second feed meant to tend as a shepherd.

It is one thing to say you love Jesus, but the real test is willingness to serve him. Peter's life changed when forgiveness came to him. Finally, Peter understood the importance of Jesus' words about His death and resurrection. Peter's three denials of knowing Jesus and being His follower needed three recommitments and declarations of His love for Jesus.

Is Jesus only our friend or is He our Savior and King of our life? 

LET IT GO

Help us declare our love for You, Jesus.

Use us in kingdom work.

May our love for you be shown as we serve others and share what You have done in our life.