The Ascension: "Do You Love Me?"

The Ascension: "Do you love me?" The question that restores - David de la Cruz | Awakening Church Notes: After the resurrection, Jesus meets Peter in his failure and restores him. Three questions replace shame with purpose, calling him into deeper devotion. No failure disqualifies us. Jesus forgives, restores, and calls us to follow Him fully. Key Highlights:• Jesus restores after failurePeter’s denial is met with grace, not shame. Jesus brings restoration right where he fell• “Do you love me?” is the central questionIt reveals what we value most and gets to the heart of true discipleship• Forgiveness leads to purposeJesus doesn’t just forgive Peter, He recommissions him to “feed my sheep”• Love for Jesus is total, not partialLoving Him means surrendering every part of our lives, not just pieces• Restored people walk differentlyWe follow Him daily, obey His Word, and love what He loves—people and His mission Scriptures Referenced: John 21:15–17 • John 21:9 • John 18:18 • Micah 7:18–19 • Psalm 103:10–12 • Matthew 4:18–22 • Luke 5:1–11 • Romans 5:10–11 • Zechariah 10:6 • Deuteronomy 6:5 • Matthew 22:37 • Psalm 119:97 • John 14:15 • John 15:4–5 • John 14:31 • Luke 19:10 • James 5:16