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Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The Meaning Behind the Number of Fish in John 21

The certain number of fish caught by Peter and the other guys in John 21 is significant in pointing to Jesus' identity. The number of fish caught was 153, and this number holds meaning in Jewish culture. In the Hebrew language, numbers are depicted using the alphabet, where each letter has a numerical value. When the phrase 'I am God' is translated into Hebrew, it equates to the numerical value of 153. This revelation highlights the connection between the number of fish caught and Jesus' divine identity.

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