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John 21:15&16
"15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed My lambs.
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed My sheep."

Jesus is on a mission to help repair and heal the hurt that His Disciple Peter is going through. Peter had denied he knew Jesus three times before sunrise when Jesus was on trial. When this occurred, it was just before dawn by a campfire surrounded by strangers.

Jesus is meeting Peter where he is comfortable and safe. The shore of the Sea of Galilee where he has fished all his life. Note how rich a sensory experience this is. Going from boat to shore. The sight, sound and smell of the campfire. The tantalizing aromas of grilled fish and toasted bread. The excitement of a bountiful catch of fish! They are surrounded by their best friends. And, Jesus is asking Peter to confirm his relationship. To REVERSE the denial he had done.

Today we call this exercise "cognitive-behavioral therapy" (CBT). This is a strategy to alter a patient's perception of their situation and response to it. By changing their thoughts and behaviors related to their situation. This is a beautiful event in the Holy Scriptures.
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