GOD RESTORES: RUN BACK TO JESUS
Lord of all Creation, Know His Love, Here in Your Presence, Even (I’ll Still Praise), Christ is Enough
What mementos or souvenirs from the ’80s or ’90s do you still have at home? Is there an upgraded version of it that exists today?
John 21:15-17
15 So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Tend My sheep.”
Restate the verse in your own words.
Based on this lesson on “’God Restores: Run Back to Jesus”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
Simple
Measurable
Appropriate
Realistic
Time-bound
“I Will _____________________________”
Who will you share these truths to this week?
Pray for someone you know who has failed or “denied” Jesus.
Ask God to restore that person, and be a willing instrument of God’s grace to that person.
Reach out, remind, or rebuke in love and truth.
Encourage that person about the truth that God restores and recommissions us when we run back to Jesus.
Share the gospel with those who do not know Jesus yet so that they may experience restoration in their relationship with God through Christ!
I. Thanksgiving
• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
II. Country and the World
• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
• God’s help and comfort for the Sudanese people caught in violence and conflict.
• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; tension in East Asian and Middle East countries to stop.
• Continue to pray for the rest of Israeli hostages to be restored back to their families safely. Pray for Israel and the war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.
• For the recent political and social upheaval in the US to result in spiritual awakening in the church and a great spiritual harvest.
III. Church
• CCFers would honor and love God and make disciples.
• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).
• Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.
IV. CCF Facilities
• Worship and Training Center
• Prayer Mountain
V. Personal Concerns
• Deeper intimate relationship with God.
• Righteous living.
• Salvation of family and friends.
1 PETER 5:10
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.