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The Desire of Ages
DA 809.1–811.1 • John 21:6, 17

“By the Sea Once More”

The Gentle Recommissioning of Peter and the Call to Faithful, Selfless Shepherding of Christ’s Flock

Returning to the Sea of Galilee, seven disciples fished all night and caught nothing. At daybreak, Jesus appeared on the shore, guided their nets to a miraculous harvest, prepared a morning meal, and with three searching inquiries restored Peter to full pastoral ministry.

pp. 809–811 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 21:6
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And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

John 21:17
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He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

The Desire of Ages

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The Gentle Recommissioning of Peter and the Call to Faithful, Selfless Shepherding of Christ’s Flock
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