The Pursuit of Peter

Jesus meets Peter exactly where he is after his betrayal, creating a powerful scene of restoration rather than rejection. Our failures never disqualify us from God's purposes and plans. • Jesus actively pursues Peter who had returned to fishing after his denial • The charcoal fire intentionally parallels the setting where Peter had previously denied Jesus • Jesus asks Peter "Do you love me?" three times, giving him opportunity to affirm what he previously denied • Instead of putting Peter on...