After His Resurrection, What Did Jesus Teach Us About Fishing? Ep. 1432: Christian Questions Podcast

[00:05:58] Why did Jesus tell the apostles to meet him in Galilee?

[00:10:55] Why did Jesus let the apostles fail at fishing all night?

[00:29:48] Why did Peter react so differently to this miracle than he did three years earlier?

[00:47:10] What does the unbroken net teach us about the future of the gospel?

The crucifixion of Jesus was an event that absolutely overwhelmed his apostles and disciples. Even though Jesus had forewarned them of what was coming, they were still taken by complete surprise. In his great wisdom, Jesus arranged his post-resurrection appearances in such a way as to them to show them not only who he was, but what was to come. It is fascinating to see how he revealed more and more about their future with each appearance. When we get to his third appearance to a group of his apostles, Jesus came to them as they were fishing. What he did and what he taught related to fishing gave them a pointed and powerful lesson regarding their future!

In this episode, we slow down and walk through John 21 step‑by‑step, noticing how Jesus masterfully uses a familiar setting—the Sea of Galilee—to reshape the apostles’ understanding of their calling. These men were back on their home turf, doing the work they knew best, yet they were also in a season of uncertainty. Jesus had risen (https://christianquestions.com/inspiration/1327-resurrected/) , but he was no longer walking with them daily. They were waiting, wondering and trying to make sense of what came next. Into that moment of confusion and routine, Jesus stepped with purpose.

What unfolds is far more than a miraculous catch of fish.

It is a deliberate echo of an