John 19-21 record Jesus’ death, resurrection and the events that took place after His resurrection before He returned to heaven. In John’s record of Jesus’ crucifixion, we read of the soldiers piercing Jesus’ side, rather than breaking His legs as had been done to the others who were crucified beside Him. This holds significance, because the Old Testament tells us not a bone of the Messiah’s body would be broken. Even though He was brutally beaten and crucified, His bones weren’t broken. John is the only gospel writer who gives us a detailed record of Jesus appearing first to Mary Magdalene after He rose from the dead. The meeting is so poignant, because Mary doesn’t recognize Jesus at first, thinking He’s just the gardener, but all He has to do is say, “Mary!” and at once she recognizes Him. In the final chapter, Jesus reinstates Peter by asking Him three times, “Simon, Son of John do you love me?” Each time Peter answers in the affirmative. Jesus tells Peter he will one day give up his life in serving Jesus, which must have been a great comfort, after his previous denials of Jesus. As we know, Jesus’ grace is always greater than our sin or failure, but John 21 shows us that so powerfully.