In tonight’s video class I discussed the differences between several important Greek words that have similar meanings, but quite different emphases! Different “shades of meaning,” one professor says.

Be sure to watch for those sections of the session. This truth would be hard of express simply on paper.

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Notice in chapter 21 that the initial fish metaphor yields to the sheep metaphor. Just as soul-winning (catching men for Jesus) yields to soul-building, discipleship (teaching men for Jesus) in Christian experience. We are to win them and then disciple them, for the Glory of God.

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Jesus’ questioning Peter helped the repenting disciple to overcome his past pride and learn more about humility.

Pride in Peter’s life? Two examples …

John 13:37 … “Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.”

Matthew 26:33 … “Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.”

Pride offends our dear Lord!

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I love this quote …

In the Christian life, we grow by shrinking!  (John 3:30)

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Note that Jesus did not tell Peter to feed “his own” sheep! But Jesus carefully said to Peter, “FEED MY SHEEP!” We need to remember that the flock belongs to our Lord, the real Shepherd!

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Some lessons I seem to cover my study material better than at other times!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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