John 21:15-19 describes this super personal interaction between Jesus and Peter. But it starts with "After they had finished breakfast." Before Jesus called Peter to repent, he poured his kindness upon him.

The kindness of Jesus always precedes our repentance and is the power of our restoration.

This message looks at:

1. The kindness of Jesus
2. The depth of repentance
3. The power of public restoration
4. Application: A call to kindness
5. A beautiful truth: Kindness leads up to repentance