Your Story Isn’t Over

20/04/2025 - Zeke Murley

John 20:1–10 — The Empty Tomb

Mary, Peter, and John find the tomb empty.

  • What do you notice about how each person responds to the empty tomb?
  • Why might Peter not say anything in this moment?
  • What would seeing the empty tomb stir in you?

John 18:17–18 — Peter’s Denial

Peter denies knowing Jesus.

  • What might be going through Peter’s mind after this moment?
  • Have you ever tried to blend in instead of standing firm in faith?
  • What does this passage reveal about fear and failure?

John 21:1–9 — Jesus Appears Again

The disciples return to fishing. Jesus shows up.

  • Why do you think Peter returns to fishing after everything?
  • What’s significant about Peter’s reaction when he realizes it’s Jesus?
  • How would you respond if Jesus showed up in an ordinary moment?

John 21:15–17 — Jesus Questions Peter

Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?”

  • Why does Jesus ask Peter the same question more than once?
  • What might Peter be feeling during this conversation?
  • What does it show us about how Jesus relates to our past?

Romans 10:9 — The Invitation

“Declare ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe…”

  • What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord of your life?
  • What might need to shift if that became your reality today?

Final Question:

  • If Jesus stood before you today and said, “Follow me”… what would you do?
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