Breakfastby the Sea - After these thingsJesusshowed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, I am going fishing. They said to him, We are going with you also. They went ... John 21.9-19 I wonder whatbreakfastis like in your household.
Is it a leisurely affair with coffee, bacon and the newspapers? A noisy tangle of bodies grabbing for the Coco Pops? A quick cereal bar snatched from the cupboard as you race out of the door? Often, the way we start our day sets the tone for what follows. Today's reading describesJesus'approach tobreakfast. It's one of ...
Jesusdirected them to cast their nets on the other side of the boat, resulting in a miraculous fish catch.Jesuscookedbreakfastfor these followers on thebeachand then provided Peter with a new opportunity to follow Him and care for others in the future. Peter had previously deniedJesus, but nowJesussays to feed my sheep. TheRisenJesusappeared to seven of the disciples at dawn, on thebeachof Lake Galilee. There he hadbreakfastwith them and appointed St Peter as shepherd of the Church.
FollowingJesusbrings great rewards, as seen in John 21:1-19, whereJesusappears to His friends after His resurrection, helping them catch 153 fish and cookingbreakfastfor them on thebeach. This story teaches kids that when we followJesus, He takes care of us and blesses us in amazing ways, and that He loves being friends with us too. Onthebeach,Jesusprovided the disciples with all they needed - literal and spiritual food.
This wasn't a wind-down meal to talk about the events that had happened and turn in for the night. Instead, this is a starting point, and serves in many ways as John's commissioning for how they are to continue his ministry. Jesuscame and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish.
This was now the third time thatJesuswas revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. (John 21:9-14 RSV) Several things here have parallels in the work of fishing for men. Notice thatJesussupplied the original fish and bread for thisbreakfast.
Explore the deep symbolism and significance of John 21, focusing onJesus'invitation tobreakfastand Peter's restoration. Today's Bible Story:BreakfastontheBeach• John 21:1-14 Bible Words: Let your light shine. Matthew 5:16, NIV Bottom Line:Jesusis Alive AND You can do whatJesussays. Basic Truth:Jesuswants to be my friend forever.
Tell the children that in today's Bible storyJesusmakeshis friends, the disciples,breakfastonthebeach. Ask them to listen and discover whatJesusmade forbreakfast. Story: Have the children close their eyes and imagine being at thebeachearly in the morning.
If you like, ask them what they might see and hear.
