Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty Early in the morning Our song shall

1. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty Early in the morning Our song shall Rise to Thee

2. Got Fish? Christ’s Final Encore John 21:1-14

3. Enjoy the story Make some observations Look at the purpose of this story See how this story intersects our lives

6. John 2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee.  He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in Him.

7. John 2 – Wedding in Cana Galilee Human need Empty vessels Did what Jesus asked Miraculous provision His first miracle Reveals His glory

8. John 2 – John 21 – Wedding in CanaFinal Encore Galilee Galilee Human need Human need Empty vessels Empty nets Did what Jesus asked Did what Jesus asked Miraculous provision Miraculous provision His first miracle His last miracle Reveals His glory Reveals His resurrected self

10. Luke 5:11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything, and followed him.

11. Luke 5 - Jesus in the Boat Galilee Human need Empty nets Did what Jesus asked Miraculous provision Calling of the first disciples

12. Luke 5 - John 21 - Jesus in the BoatFinal Encore Galilee Galilee Human need Human need Empty nets Empty nets Did what Jesus asked Did what Jesus asked Miraculous provision Miraculous provision Calling of the first Fellowship with the disciples called disciples

14. John 6 – Feeding of 5000 Galilee Human need Empty stomachs Did what Jesus asked Jesus gives thanks He distributes food More than enough

15. John 6 – John 21 - Feeding of 5000 Final Encore Galilee Galilee Human need Human need Empty stomachs Empty stomachs Did what Jesus asked Did what Jesus asked Jesus gives thanks Didn’t give thanks He distributes food He distributes the food More than enough More than enough

16. Purpose?

17. Purpose? Vs. 1 and 14 frame the whole story

18. Purpose? Vs. 1 and 14 frame the whole story “He manifested himself…” (vs. 1) “He was manifested…” (vs. 14)

19. Christ Manifests: His Lordship

20. Christ Manifests: His Lordship His servanthood He got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.  After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet. (13:4-5)

21. Christ Manifests: His Lordship His servanthood His gracious provision

22. Numerology The study of the meaning of numbers in the Bible. Some examples: 40 – Trial and testing 12 – Disciples, Tribes 7 -- Perfection

23. 153 • 153 known species of fish (Jerome – early church father) • YHWH appears 153 times in Genesis • 153 is the sum of 1+2+3+….17. 17 is 10 (divine grace) plus 7 (gifts of the Spirit). – Augustine (early church father)

25. Christ Manifests: His Lordship His servanthood His gracious provision His abiding love

26. Book of John Prologue John 1:1-18 Main story John 1:19 – John 20:31 Epilogue John 21

27. In His resurrected body Jesus is revealing to His disciples that He continues to be all that He had revealed to them during their three years.

28. If Jesus is Lord of Creation, then: - We can trust His sovereign control over events. - We need to be ever willing to say, “Yes, Lord.”

29. If our Lord remains the ultimate servant, then: - What must our heart attitude be?

30. Christ continues to graciously provide: • Do we give thanks? • Are we content? • Do we trust Him for provision?

32. Today Christ invites us to feast with Him in His fellowship and in His love.