Failure Isn’t Final
November 2, 2025 / First Baptist Church of DevolFailure Isn’t Final (John 21:15–23)
Grace gives you a .
Passage: John 21:15–23
Scene: Breakfast by a charcoal fire. Last fire = denial.
Love (vv.15–17)
- Three questions. Three answers. Response to three .
If you love , love His .
Future (vv.18–19)
The call didn’t after your .
Comparison (vv.20–23)
- Peter: “What about him?” Jesus: “What is that to you? You follow me.”
is the thief of .
Application
The path to restoration:
- Jesus asks, “Do you love me?” not “Are you ?”
For every leader/parent/teacher:
- Your job: and . Word and care.
If You’re Comparing:
- Stop asking, “What about ?”
- Practice: One-week fast from comparison; replace with for others and for you.