Talking John - Episode 39: "This Testimony Is True"

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Description: We have come to the end of the Gospel, when we will reflect on God’s individual call on the life of Peter, and John, and Paul, and YOU! Also, just when you thought we were at the end, a surprise awaits…

Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study:

1. Reflecting on the phrase, “Walk your talk,” where in your life do your actions already line up well with your love for Jesus? Where might there be a gap between what you say you believe and what you actually do?
2. The conversation mentioned Peter’s initial focus on Jews and God pushing him toward Gentiles as well. Who are the “Gentiles” in your world—the people we don’t naturally think of as “ours”—and what would it mean to include them in our ministry?
3. Peter’s “Lord, what about him?” feels very human. How do you see comparison or rivalry show up among Christians today (or in your own heart)? What might it look like to hear Jesus say to you personally, “What is that to you? You must follow me”?
4. Peter and John both follow Jesus but in very different ways and with different missions. How does it change your view of discipleship to remember that not everyone is called to serve or grow in the same way you are?
5. John identifies himself as the disciple who “testifies to these things” and whose testimony is true. If you were to name your own primary role in the story (like “witness,” “encourager,” “teacher,” “servant,” etc.), what might it be right now? Why?
6. The podcast talks about both “mission accomplished” and still having more layers to peel in John’s Gospel. Where in your spiritual life do you sense something has been completed—and where do you sense there are still layers Jesus wants to keep working on with you?