SATURDAY- 7^TH WEEK OF EASTER -A

I Reading: Acts 28:16-20.30-31: Paul stayed in Rome, proclaiming the kingdom of God.

Gospel: John 21:20-25: This disciple is the one who has written these things down, and we know that his testimony is true.

The Great Call to Total Commitment, Jn 21:18-25

This is the final passage of John’s gospel. It is the great call to total commitment.

1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of another (the Holy Spirit) (v.18)

a. When young: Peter walked and did as he willed

b. When old: Another would carry Peter where he would not go

2. Total commitment demands the cross-death to self: “Follow me” (v.19)

3. Total commitment demands undivided attention to one’s own task (v.20-23)

a. Peter questioned John’s task

b. Jesus rebuked Peter

c. Jesus challenged and called Peter again

d. John corrected the rumour

4. Total commitment demands bearing witness to Jesus Christ (v.24-25)

Thought: The call of Christ is to total commitment, not just to commitment. Total commitment demands that we follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We are to walk as the Holy Spirit wills (Jn 14:15-26; 16:7-15).

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