John 21:1-14
Peter went fishing with some of the disciples. They fished from their boat all night, but they did not even catch one fish.
Early the next morning, someone from the shore shouted, “You have not caught any fish, have you?”
“No,” they replied. “Cast your net to the right side of the boat,” the man said.
As soon as they did, their net was full of fish! Then Peter knew the man was Jesus. He jumped out of the boat and swam to shore.
Jesus asked him, “Do you love me?” Peter said, “You know I do.” Jesus said, “If you love me, then take good care of my people.”
Discussion Questions
- Who did Peter go fishing with? The disciples
- After fishing all night, did they catch any fish? No
- Someone from the shore told them to put their nets on the other side of the boat. Who was on the shore? Jesus
- Did they catch any fish? Yes, their net was full!
- What did Jesus ask Peter? Do you love me?
- What did Peter say? Yes!
- What did Jesus ask Peter to do? Take good care of His people.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the story of a net full of fish Thank you for loving us and taking care of us every day. Amen
Memory Verses
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.’”
John 14:6
Craft: A Net Full of Fish
Materials: a paper plate, fingerpaint (markers or crayons would work too), construction paper, clear plastic wrap, and a Sharpie marker.
Guide Your Child To:
1. Have your child use the fingerpaint to completely cover the entire paper plate. Let it dry.
2. While he is painting, cut out the fish from construction paper. I just stacked 3 pieces of different colored paper together, folded them, and cut them out.
3. Once dry, place the fish onto the paper plate. Cover with clear plastic wrap.
4. Pull it as tight as you possibly can without ripping it and tape the back.
5. Using a Sharpie, draw “net” lines on the plastic wrap.
