Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Epilogue: Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples
15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”
“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”
“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
I can see a three-fold call to the pastor/shepherd in Jesus’ exchange with Peter.
- “…feed my lambs…” – the church must have a focus for children and youth, the lambs, the young sheep.
- “…take care of my sheep…” – the church must have a focus for seniors, those who need care most (spiritual and physical).
- “…feed my sheep…” – the church must teach God’s Word, the sheep are hungry.
Pray for pastors who love Jesus like Peter did and follow this model for their flock.
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