# Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter - Meeting Us Where We Are At

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Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:19+00:00
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Read Online Meeting Us Where We Are At After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time…” John 21:15–16 Today’s resurrection appearance is the third time Jesus appeared to His disciples, as recorded in John’s Gospel. It took place while seven of the Apostles were fishing. Following a miraculous catch of fish, they recognized Jesus on the shore. After they went to Him, Jesus cooked breakfast and asked Peter three times if he loved Him. The first time Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him, Jesus used the verb agapáō (from the noun agápē ), but Peter responded with the verb philéō : “‘Simon, son of John, do you agapáō Me more than these?’” Simon Peter answered Him, “‘Yes, Lord, You know that I philéō You.’” The word agapáō refers to a deeper form of love—a self-sacrificial, total commitment that reflects the love of God for humanity. It involves a love that is not just affection but is marked by a willingness to sacrifice for the good of the other, the kind of love exemplified by Jesus Himself. Peter’s use of the word philéō , on the other hand, refers to a more affectionate, friendly love, often associated with a deeper, more humanly focused bond of friendship. While sincere, it is less intense and self-sacrificial than agápē love. The second time Jesus asks the question, He again uses agapáō , and Peter again responds with philéō . The third time, Jesus shifts His question to match Peter’s response, using philéō : “Simon, son of John, do you philéō Me?” Peter responds again with philéō : “Lord, You know everything; You know t…

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