August 25, 2024
Dr. David Mensah | John 21
Dr. David Mensah
John 21 finds the disciples back at their old tricks! Back home and fishing. After witnessing the greatest event in history, the resurrection of Jesus, they were unsure of what to do next. So, they returned home and resumed fishing, their old profession. But surprisingly, despite being experienced fishermen, they got skunked—zero fish in the boat. Then Jesus appeared, and the beginnings of the early church began to take shape.
Songs for this week: Spotify
- What resonates most with you from Sunday’s message?
- The disciples didn’t know what to do after the resurrection, so they went fishing, their usual fallback. What mindless activity do you turn to when uncertain what to do next?
- Jesus quietly tried to engage them, speaking from the shore and offering counsel. Do you ever feel like God whispers to you? Explain.
- Their lives were transformed once again! Jesus orchestrated a miraculous catch of fish and then set the disciples on the path to leading the early church. What has God called you to do? Are you following that call? Share your thoughts with the group.
- Reflect on the stories from Ghana. How do they impact you, and what response do they prompt in you?
Share with a friend
Recent Sermons
Exodus 33:12-23 - The book of Exodus unfolds the growing friendship between God and Moses, one conversation at a time. Moses’ honest exchange with God is a picture of how we can talk with God, too.
Exodus 19:3-8 -God is seeking a community to join Him in His mission to bless and save the world. Israel was out of Egypt, where their purpose had been clear: make bricks! What was their purpose now? At the foot of Mount Sinai, before they take another step, God has a proposal.
Exodus 16:2-16 - The story of our roots continues. As the drama fades into daily routine, the real questions begin—Can we trust God for what we need each day? How much control do we really have?
Exodus 14:5-13 -The story of God’s rescue is not without drama! God’s people left Egypt only to come against a new opponent, the Red Sea! They were trapped between an angry Pharaoh and, at least as bad, an angry Sea. They cried out, expressed their terror, and God made a way. Of course, it did involve them moving their
Exodus 12:1-14 - The story of Exodus is the story of Jesus. The God we get to know in Exodus is the God who comes to us in the person of Jesus: a God who judges, who saves, and who renews.
Exodus 3:1-14 - The rescue begins. God looks for a person to lead the way—not someone perfect, but someone willing. In Exodus, God calls Moses through a burning bush and rekindles a relationship that had been years in the making.
