Purpose: Read the Bible text and the Bible lesson, then practice English through vocabulary, comprehension, speaking, reflection, and writing.
Recommended Level: A2–B1
1) Before You Read
Think about these questions before you begin.
- Have you ever made a mistake and needed forgiveness?
- What does it mean to care for other people?
- Why is it important to keep following Jesus after a failure?
2) Reading Step 1: Bible Text
Read the Scripture text. Pay attention to Peter's confession, denial, and restoration.
- Who did Peter say Jesus is?
- What warning did Jesus give Peter?
- How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
- What did Jesus ask Peter after breakfast?
3) Reading Step 2: Bible Lesson
Now read Love, Feed, and Tend. Notice the difference between feeding and tending sheep.
- What does it mean to feed Jesus' sheep?
- What does it mean to tend Jesus' sheep?
- How can Christians help other believers grow in faith?
4) Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Meaning | Your Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Christ | The promised Messiah and Savior. | |
| sift | To test or shake severely. | |
| deny | To say something is not true. | |
| repent | To turn back to God. | |
| restore | To bring back or renew. | |
| lambs | Young sheep; a picture of new believers. | |
| tend | To care for, guide, and protect. |
5) Comprehension Questions
- What answer did Peter give when Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?"
- What did Jesus predict Peter would do?
- What happened when the rooster crowed?
- How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Him?
- What work did Jesus give Peter to do?
6) Reflection Questions
- Why do you think Jesus restored Peter instead of rejecting him?
- What does Peter's story teach about forgiveness?
- How can Christians help and encourage one another?
- What does this lesson teach about loving Jesus?
- How can believers feed and tend Jesus' sheep today?
7) Speaking Practice
- Retell Peter's story in your own words.
- Explain why Peter was sad when Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?"
- Describe how Christians can care for other people.
8) Writing Practice
- Option A: Write 6–8 sentences summarizing Peter's journey.
- Option B: Explain why Jesus told Peter to feed and tend His sheep.
- Option C: Write a paragraph about how Christians can serve and encourage others.
9) Final Thought
Peter failed Jesus, but Jesus forgave and restored him. Then Jesus gave Peter important work to do. This Bible study reminds us that God can forgive, restore, and use people who trust Him.