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17 The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus
asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love
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you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and
went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will
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dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by
which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, "Follow me!"
Let’s evaluate this passage for knowledge.
When was the book written and to whom was it was written?
The author of the passage, if known?
The date it was written.
The purpose of writing the book.
The language of the book?
The culture of those to whom it was written?
The geography of the passage?
What was happening historically during the writing of this passage or book?
What Greek word did Jesus use (love) when asking Peter if he loved him?
What is the definition of this word?
What Greek word did Jesus use the second time he asked him if he loved him?
What is the definition of this word?
What Greek word did Jesus use the third time he asked him if he loved him?
Why do you suppose Peter was “hurt” when Jesus asked him the third time about his love for Him?
What is the definition of this word?
14.4 Let’s Practice…
1. What are the key differences between a devotional study and knowledge study of God’s
Word?
2. What other resources could you obtain that would help you when studying the Word for
knowledge?
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