Outline—John 21

The chapter answers the question, "May I still serve Him?"

1. Peter’s turmoil (vv. 1–3)
2. Perfect timing (vv. 4–14
3. Pointed interview (vv. 15–17)
4. Prophetic terms (vv. 18–23)
5. Parting testimony (vv. 24–25)

Take Home Points

• Don’t think for one minute that you are doing all the work in your relationship with God.
• God has a very personal work He will do with you in His time. (Silence from God has its purpose.)
• Complete spiritual restoration is necessary for restoration to service for Christ.
• Discipleship is:
  • Stewardship (my sheep)
  • Sincerity (love)
  • Surrender (v. 18)
  • Singularity (follow)
  • Solitary (focus)
  • Satisfaction

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Outline—John 20

1. Prelude to Resurrection (vv. 1–10)
2. The communion of the church (vv. 11–18) / Rabboni (v. 16)
   1. Mary’s experience (vv. 11–16)
   2. Amazing message of fellowship with an ascended Lord and brotherhood with believers (vv. 17–18)
3. The commission of the church (vv. 19–23) / Lord (vv. 20 & 25)
   1. Events told
   2. Introductory greeting (v. 19)
   3. Interesting comparison (v. 21)
   4. Insuring action (v. 22)
   5. Incredible commission (v. 23)
4. The creed of the church (vv. 24–31) / My Lord and my God (v. 28)

Take Home Points

• Christ speaks to us the same way:
  • I am leaving you. (I ascend.)
  • I commission you. (Peace to you, I send you.)
  • Blessed are those who have not seen.

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Outline—John 19

1. Trial of a king (vv. 1–16)
2. Crucifixion of a king (vv. 17–37)
3. Burial of a king (vv. 38–42)

Take Home Points

• You cannot be neutral to Christ.
  • If you are unsaved, is He Who He says He is or not?
  • If you are saved, do you obey Him or disobey Him, do you own Him or deny Him?

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Our Lord displayed regal bearing throughout His trial: behavior, confidence, authority, intentions; He was innocent.

Outline—John 18

1. He was confident in His identity (vv. 1–9)
2. He was trusting in His obedience (vv. 10–11)
3. He was claiming God given rights (vv. 12–23)
4. He was communicating absolute truth (vv. 24–40)

Take Home Points

• He is King, does He have your allegiance? What limitations do you place on your allegiance?
• There is no better illustration of God-honoring meekness than Christ.
• Thank God that we live in a land where our Bill of Rights so much resembles Biblical values!

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Outline—John 17

1. A faithful report (vv. 1–5)—Intercessor’s heart
2. A current assessment (vv. 6–8)—Intercessor’s progress
3. A future vision (vv. 9–23)—Intercessor’s plea
   1. A New Guardian (vv. 9–12)
   2. A new fulfillment (v. 13)
   3. A new identity (v. 14)
   4. A new task (vv. 15–16)
   5. A new commission (vv. 17–20)
   6. A new unity (vv. 21–23)
4. An inseparable destiny (vv. 24-26)—Intercessor’s identity

Take Home Points

• There is nothing tentative about God’s plan for you, no conditional phrases—a certain outcome.
• With Someone praying for you like this, how can you lose?
• The heart of an intercessor is evident:
  • Sent (a mission)—7 times in the chapter
  • Gave, given—23 times
  • Glory—8 times

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