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What Does Love Look Like?

1) Love Looks Like Second Chances

Just a few short days after Peter denies Jesus three times, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Rather than allowing Peter to live perpetually in his shame, Jesus offers him a second chance to walk in obedience. Similarly, as followers of Jesus, we will face moments where we have to extend second chances to others. When we truly understand the forgiveness Jesus has given us, it will help us to freely extend it to others!

2) Love Looks Like Serving

Each time Jesus asks Peter to reiterate his love for Him, it is followed up with a command from Jesus for Peter to take care of His sheep. Jesus is the “Good Shepherd” (John 10:11), and His flock is the church! Jesus served His flock through teaching, miracles, dying and conquering death, and we are called to live in His image by meeting the needs of others.

3) Love Looks Like Shepherding

Peter would soon become the leader of the church after Jesus returns to Heaven. Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but we have all been commanded to teach people how to grow in their relationship with God. This is one of the most loving things we can do!

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Giving second chances, serving others, and shepherding God’s people are great ways to demonstrate His love!

Let's Think About This

Question #1: What is one thing that “jumped out” to you while reading John 21:15-17?

Question #2: Which of the three indicators of God’s love (second chances, serving, and shepherding) resonates the most with you?

Question #3: Who in your life consistently demonstrates God’s love? What sets their actions apart from others?