BIBLICAL TRUTH IN A DAILY CONTEXT. No matter who you are, there is always room in our lives for more of the Bible. Join Justin Gerry as we study God's Word together in a way that brings greater understanding, deeper insight, and practical application that can benefit any listener.
Justin grew up on Maui before venturing onto the mission field. He planted and pastored a Calvary Chapel church in Slovenia for 14 years. Justin and his wife Erin currently live in Oklahoma where Justin teaches in the public schools, leads small groups, mentors individuals, and guest speaks at churches and retreats.
S5E55 John 21:15-25 FINISH | Finish Well: What Jesus Told Peter by the Campfire | John 21 Explained
What if your story didn’t have to end the way it started?
This episode explores Peter’s denial, Jesus’ restoration by the campfire, the call to “Follow Me,” and what it means to finish well when we’ve failed, struggled, or wandered. This final chapter of John’s Gospel reveals a Savior who gently restores bruised hearts, gives purpose after failure, and faithfully leads His people to the finish line.
We’ll explore:
Why Jesus cooked breakfast for the disciples before confronting Peter
The meaning of “Do you love Me?” asked three times
The difference between agape and phileo love
How Jesus restores broken people instead of discarding them
What it means to finish well and keep following Christ
Why your failure is not the final chapter of your life
Whether you’re carrying regret, feeling spiritually exhausted, or wondering if God can still use you, this conversation points to the hope that Jesus is committed to bringing His people to the finish line.
BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 21:15-25 | MATTTHEW 12:18-20 | 1 KINGS 17:4-6 | 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-5 | MATTHEW 26:33 | DEUTERONOMY 5:6 | DEUTERONOMY 10:12 | DEUTERONOMY 5:6 | DEUTERONOMY 11:1, 13 | DEUTERONOMY 11:22-23 | MARK 12:29–30 | JOHN 14:15 | MATTHEW 10:42 | LUKE 9:23 | 1 CORINTHIANS 15:31 | JUDE 1:24-25 | ACTS 12:1-19 |
*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode
17 Jul 2026
S5E54 John 21:1-14 SHORELINE | Why Did Peter Go Fishing Again? | John 21 Explained
Why did Peter return to fishing after the resurrection? Why did Jesus repeat the miraculous catch of fish? And why does John end his Gospel with a quiet breakfast on the shoreline?
In this episode of the Verbatim Word Podcast, we explore John 21 and discover that the shoreline becomes the meeting place between our old life and God's new calling. Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that apart from Him we can do nothing, but with Him ordinary lives become transformed.
In this episode:
• Why the disciples returned to the Sea of Galilee
• What the miraculous catch of fish really means
• How Jesus transforms everyone who truly meets Him
• Learning to wait on God's timing
• Recognizing Jesus in everyday life
• Why our greatest lack often becomes God's greatest opportunity
Whether you're studying the Gospel of John, preparing a Bible study, or simply longing to see Jesus more clearly, this conversation offers practical encouragement and biblical insight.
BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 21:1-13 | MATTHEW 11:5 | JOHN 9:25 | PSALM 107:1-3 | ROMANS 12:2 | MATTHEW 28:6-10 | MARK 14:28 | JOHN 8:36 | ISAIAH 30:1-3 | JAMES 1:2-4 | PSALM 27:14 | ISAIAH 40:31 | JAMES 1:2-4 | MATTHEW 18:20 | LUKE 11:1 | HABAKKUK 3:19 | REVELATION 3:14-22 | GEN 3:7 | GENESIS 3:21 | LUKE 5:1-11
*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode
7 Jul 2026
S5E53 John 20:19-31 BELIEVE | Don't Stop Believing? What Thomas Actually Believed | John 20 Explained
The 1980s band Journey told us, "Don't Stop Believin'," but Jesus points us toward something far greater than vague optimism. In John 20, Thomas moves from doubt to worship after encountering the risen Christ, reminding us that biblical faith isn't about believing harder—it's about believing in Jesus. Discover how fear gives way to peace, doubt gives way to conviction, and why John's Gospel was written so that we, too, "may believe and have life in His name."
BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 20:19-31 | JOHN 9:1-33 | JOHN 19:38 | PROVERBS 29:25 | 1 PETER 5:8 | ACTS 14:19-22 | ACTS 16:1-40 | 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 | ROMANS 5:10 | ISAIAH 9:6 | ISAIAH 64:6 | JOHN 16:22 | NEHEMIAH 8:10 | PHILIPPIANS 2:8 | MATTHEW 5:13-16 | GENESIS 2:7 | GENESIS 2:17 | JOHN 3:3-17 | EPHESIANS 1:13 | ROMANS 10:9 | JOHN 11:16 | JOHN 14:5-6 | JOHN 2:11 | JOHN 3:2 |
*Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode
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