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Year C Easter Sunday — John 21:17

Year C Easter Sunday — John 21:17
Year C Easter Sunday — John 21:17 (grayscale)

Scripture

Testament: New Testament

Book: John

Chapter: 21

Verse: 17

Lectionary

Year: C

Season: Easter Season

Week: Third Sunday of Easter

Keywords

Feed Jesus Said Sheep

Church bulletins by Ronn Kerr

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

This Sunday explores the restorative power of the Resurrection. It moves from the empty tomb to the lakeshore, demonstrating that the Risen Christ returns to the ordinary rhythms of life to heal broken relationships and recommission his followers. It is a reminder that the miracle of Easter is not just a past event but an ongoing invitation to intimacy with God.

Scriptural Connection

In John 21, the charcoal fire and the breakfast on the beach provide a setting for Peter’s redemption. Jesus’ three-fold question, 'Do you love me?', replaces Peter’s three-fold denial, transforming guilt into a mandate for pastoral care. This passage underscores that our failures do not disqualify us from service; rather, they become the ground upon which Christ builds his Church through grace.

Sermon Ideas

Themes of 'second chances' and 'feeding sheep' are central. Preachers can address how Christ meets us in our failures and redirects our professional or personal skills toward the service of the kingdom. Consider the tactile nature of this text—the smell of fish, the warmth of the fire—and how Christ sanctifies our physical needs and daily labors to reveal his presence.