Keltys Worship Service, April 19, 2026

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 21:15-19

Title: Come and Die

Big Idea: Being a disciple of Jesus entails loving Him supremely, valuing Him ultimately, and following Him faithfully.

1. An all surpassing _______ for Jesus

2. A commitment to _______ for His sheep

3. A willingness to suffer and ______ for the King

4. A passion to ________ Jesus

Discussion Questions:

What was your biggest takeaway from the sermon?
What’s the relationship between last week’s passage (John 21:1-14) and this week’s passage (John 21:15-19)?
What’s the relationship between John 21:15-19 and John 18:15-27?
Why does Jesus use three different words for love in our passage?
What does Jesus mean by, “feed my lambs” and “tend my sheep” in vv. 15-17? What do these verses teach us about pastoral ministry?
What does Jesus prepare Peter for in vv. 18-19?
What does following Jesus entail?

Application Questions:

What evidence is there in your own life for a deep love for Jesus? How can you grow in your love for Jesus?
How are you seeking to care for and serve the church? How can you grow here?
How are you showing gratitude to the Good Shepherd for the under-shepherds He’s placed in your life? How can you grow here?
Are you willing to give your life for Jesus? Why or why not?
How are you currently following Jesus? What needs to change?
How can you prayerfully apply our passage this week?