The Epilogue - 1
Rev. Osei Kwabena Nkrahene | November 22 2024 | John 21:1-4
KEY VERSE:
After this, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Himself in this way. John 21:1 (ESV)
MESSAGE:
John 20:31 clarifies that Apostle John achieved his purpose with the first twenty chapters of the Gospel, affirming that the Eternal God had come to live with man, died, and resurrected.
Some have questioned the relevance of Chapter 21, yet this final chapter serves as an essential epilogue to the Gospel. It highlights the ongoing nature of Jesus’ mission and His commitment to reveal Himself to His disciples even after His resurrection.
Today's key verse teaches us two important lessons:
The truthfulness of Jesus' words. In Matthew 28:10, Jesus promised to meet His disciples in Galilee, at the Sea of Tiberias (also called the Sea of Galilee, John 6:1) fulfilled that promise.
Obedience to God's directions brings blessings. Following Jesus' direction, the disciples experienced His presence in Galilee, demonstrating how obedience positions us to receive divine encounters.
While God’s presence is not confined to any location, His specific appointments in time and place hold significant importance. These moments serve as divine opportunities for revelation and instruction. Being at the right place and time, as directed by God, is vital to experiencing His blessings. As we walk with Him, let us cultivate sensitivity to His divine appointments.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Acts 17:26 speaks of God's appointed times and boundaries. As Ghanaians living today, our prayer life must include intercession for Ghana’s peace and prosperity (Jeremiah 29:7).
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, help me to be conscious of your divine appointments so that I don't get out of step with you. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: SEA
The word "sea" in John 21:1 comes from the Greek word thalassa (θάλασσα), meaning "a large body of water, like a sea or lake." In the Bible, this term often denotes places of transformation, testing, and divine revelation.
The Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee) served as a significant setting for many of Jesus' miracles, including walking on water, calming the storm, and feeding the five thousand. In John 21:1, it becomes the place where Jesus appears to His disciples post-resurrection, affirming His truthfulness and divine appointment. For the disciples, this sea became both a workplace and a sacred meeting point. The meeting of Jesus and the disciples at this location post-resurrection demonstrates how God often reveals Himself in familiar spaces, turning the ordinary into moments of spiritual renewal. Reflections: How can you cultivate an awareness of His presence in your ordinary surroundings? Trust that God is present, even in the familiar, working to transform the mundane into moments of divine encounter.
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