Peter has dropped his nets, walked on water, professed his faith, been rebuked, received footwashing, denied Jesus and run to the tomb. And now, at the shoreline where Peter is casting his nets, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” No matter how far we wander, may we entrust our hearts to God. No matter if our faith is strong or weak, what we can give is our love.
The Deconstructed Church
Here's My Heart - Pastor Jason
Worship "Keep on getting better"
Wandering Heart reading plan
Read or listenJohn 21:1-19
Visio Divina "Feed my Sheep"
Study Questions
About the book of John
Communion
Text Series
Study Tools
Join Discord
Prayer Walk Schools
The Making of... "Feed My Sheep"
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Bible Study Questions
1. What stood out to you this week? 2. Was there anything confusing or troubling? 3. Did anything make you feel differently about God? 4. How might this change the way you live?
Uncommon Love
Jesus was considered rebellious for the way he loved those who were deemed unlovable. The Uncommon Love prayer guide is designed to encourage and challenge us to embrace and love everyone, just as Jesus demonstrated. Text "uncommon" to 833-912-0460 & get the 4-day series delivered right to your phone. P.s. you can text your prayer requests to the same #. We’re happy to partner with you in prayer.
Feed My Sheep holds a special place in my heart as it is inspired by the text a dear friend of mine used for their ordination. This piece reminds me of their long and complicated journey that led them to the priesthood, much like Peter. As a mixed media artist, I wanted to try something I’ve never done before — perhaps the silliest decision someone with a deadline could make. This entire piece (with the exception of the three hearts) is made of yarn. For some reason, the feeling of a sheep’s wool kept sticking out to me everytime I read this text. We refer to Jesus as both el Cordero de Dios and the shepherd. So why not lean into sheep imagery? I thought the piece would be more vibrant for Easter in contrast to the pieces I created for Lent. This would really take viewers on a spiritual journey while studying Peter. This post-resurrection story concludes the wandering for Peter so the subject of this piece sits in front of the Adinkra symbol, Nkyinkyim, for life’s twisted journey. We have seen the ins and outs of his ministry as he accompanies Jesus, which brings us to this dialogue between the two. Peter is asked three times if he loves Jesus, which to all he replies in the affirmative. In this piece, the two of them are portrayed as sheep, Peter being at the right hand of Jesus. The sheep are branded with Agyinduwura at the center of their chests. They carry with them a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness. They are loyal to Jesus, faithful to the promise of salvation, and accepting of their duty to carry the Good News with them to the people of Christ. The face of each sheep is the symbol Kokuromotie to represent cooperation and harmony. Jesus asking Peter to feed his sheep demonstrates the faith that Jesus has in Peter to do this work. This value of cooperation is also present in the Mpatapo-shaped flowers in the field. They are symbols of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Remember, Peter denied his relationship with Jesus several times before Jesus was executed. Above the sheep sits Kojo Baiden. God has traditionally been represented as the sun in various cultures, which brings us to this omnipresent symbol operating as such in this piece. And to the left we see Akoma or hearts. While we interpret the heart as love, it is also a symbol for endurance and patience. Peter gets to this point by maintaining goodwill and faith in the message of Jesus. He stumbled through the journey and at times caused more harm than good, but Christ was also patient with him. Here’s my heart. Here are the things I care about so deeply. And you — someone who makes mistakes, doesn’t follow directions, and sometimes even betrays me— you are so loved and trusted enough to keep this good work going even after I’m gone. This is a message to all of us. It doesn’t matter how poorly you may think of yourself or how others may view you. To Christ, you are beautifully and fearfully made. And Christ believes in you in spite of it all. — Rev. Nicolette Peñaranda
Feed My Sheep by Nicolette Peñaranda. Inspired by John 21:1-19. Yarn and paper collage on canvas.
VISIO DIVINA
Visio Divina is translated from Latin as “divine seeing.” It is related to the prayer form Lectio Divina (divine reading). But instead of Scripture, this form of prayer uses visual elements to help set your mind on prayer. It allows God to speak into your heart through the image. You are invited to experience this image through Visio Divina. Visio Divina Questions: What thoughts or feelings does this image evoke? Is there something God wants you to see? To hear? What kind of prayer rises within you as you ponder this work? Go ahead and express that to God now. READ John 21:1-19
Feed My Sheep by Nicolette Peñaranda. Inspired by John 21:1-19. Yarn and paper collage on canvas.
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Peter has dropped his nets, walked on water, professed his faith, been rebuked, received footwashing, denied Jesus and run to the tomb. And now, at the shoreline where Peter is casting his nets, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” No matter how far we wander, may we entrust our hearts to God. No matter if our faith is strong or weak, what we can give is our love.
The Deconstructed Church
Here's My Heart - Pastor Jason
Worship "Keep on getting better"
Wandering Heart reading plan
Read or listenJohn 21:1-19
Visio Divina "Feed my Sheep"
Study Questions
About the book of John
Communion
Text Series
Study Tools
Join Discord
Prayer Walk Schools
The Making of... "Feed My Sheep"
Flourishing tools
Bible Study Questions
1. What stood out to you this week? 2. Was there anything confusing or troubling? 3. Did anything make you feel differently about God? 4. How might this change the way you live?
Uncommon Love
Jesus was considered rebellious for the way he loved those who were deemed unlovable. The Uncommon Love prayer guide is designed to encourage and challenge us to embrace and love everyone, just as Jesus demonstrated. Text "uncommon" to 833-912-0460 & get the 4-day series delivered right to your phone. P.s. you can text your prayer requests to the same #. We’re happy to partner with you in prayer.
Feed My Sheep holds a special place in my heart as it is inspired by the text a dear friend of mine used for their ordination. This piece reminds me of their long and complicated journey that led them to the priesthood, much like Peter. As a mixed media artist, I wanted to try something I’ve never done before — perhaps the silliest decision someone with a deadline could make. This entire piece (with the exception of the three hearts) is made of yarn. For some reason, the feeling of a sheep’s wool kept sticking out to me everytime I read this text. We refer to Jesus as both el Cordero de Dios and the shepherd. So why not lean into sheep imagery? I thought the piece would be more vibrant for Easter in contrast to the pieces I created for Lent. This would really take viewers on a spiritual journey while studying Peter. This post-resurrection story concludes the wandering for Peter so the subject of this piece sits in front of the Adinkra symbol, Nkyinkyim, for life’s twisted journey. We have seen the ins and outs of his ministry as he accompanies Jesus, which brings us to this dialogue between the two. Peter is asked three times if he loves Jesus, which to all he replies in the affirmative. In this piece, the two of them are portrayed as sheep, Peter being at the right hand of Jesus. The sheep are branded with Agyinduwura at the center of their chests. They carry with them a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness. They are loyal to Jesus, faithful to the promise of salvation, and accepting of their duty to carry the Good News with them to the people of Christ. The face of each sheep is the symbol Kokuromotie to represent cooperation and harmony. Jesus asking Peter to feed his sheep demonstrates the faith that Jesus has in Peter to do this work. This value of cooperation is also present in the Mpatapo-shaped flowers in the field. They are symbols of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Remember, Peter denied his relationship with Jesus several times before Jesus was executed. Above the sheep sits Kojo Baiden. God has traditionally been represented as the sun in various cultures, which brings us to this omnipresent symbol operating as such in this piece. And to the left we see Akoma or hearts. While we interpret the heart as love, it is also a symbol for endurance and patience. Peter gets to this point by maintaining goodwill and faith in the message of Jesus. He stumbled through the journey and at times caused more harm than good, but Christ was also patient with him. Here’s my heart. Here are the things I care about so deeply. And you — someone who makes mistakes, doesn’t follow directions, and sometimes even betrays me— you are so loved and trusted enough to keep this good work going even after I’m gone. This is a message to all of us. It doesn’t matter how poorly you may think of yourself or how others may view you. To Christ, you are beautifully and fearfully made. And Christ believes in you in spite of it all. — Rev. Nicolette Peñaranda
Feed My Sheep by Nicolette Peñaranda. Inspired by John 21:1-19. Yarn and paper collage on canvas.
VISIO DIVINA
Visio Divina is translated from Latin as “divine seeing.” It is related to the prayer form Lectio Divina (divine reading). But instead of Scripture, this form of prayer uses visual elements to help set your mind on prayer. It allows God to speak into your heart through the image. You are invited to experience this image through Visio Divina. Visio Divina Questions: What thoughts or feelings does this image evoke? Is there something God wants you to see? To hear? What kind of prayer rises within you as you ponder this work? Go ahead and express that to God now. READ John 21:1-19
Feed My Sheep by Nicolette Peñaranda. Inspired by John 21:1-19. Yarn and paper collage on canvas.