In this chapter, we see Jesus reinstate Peter after his denials and commissions him with the task of caring for the sheep (those who believe in Jesus). To achieve this, Peter must do one simple thing, follow Jesus (v.22). This is the same calling that Jesus places upon our lives as well. How are you going at following Jesus in your life?

In this passage, we see different stages of faith the disciples experience as they see the empty tomb. Faith that has been overshadowed by grief, faith that is dawning as they see the body missing and faith that shines brightly as they see the risen Saviour.

Jesus wanted the disciples to hear His prayer to God the Father as He prepares to head to the cross. Jesus' prayer is one of encouragement to the disciples as He prepares to leave them. It is also a prayer for future believers that hear the message from the disciples and accept Jesus in their lives. We are believers today because of their messages.

In this well-known chapter we see Jesus laying out our responsibility as His followers. It is not about how much we are doing or ministering for God in this world, our main responsibility is to remain in Jesus. Eleven times He tells us to remain in Him and by doing so He is then able to work through us to produce the fruit that He wants to grow.

Jesus' earthly ministry has come to an end, apart from the ultimate ministry in His death and resurrection. There are still things for His disciples to know and learn and so John spends the next 5 chapters recording the words of Jesus to those disciples. Here in Chapter 13 we get not only to hear what Jesus wants us to know, we also see Him living out those words. John 13:15 says, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you". Let's not just hear the words of Jesus, but put them into practice.