The third appearance of Jesus to groups of his disciples took place on the shore of Lake Galilee. After serving his disciples breakfast, Jesus addresses Peter in front of the others. He asks him three times if he loves him, corresponding to the Peter's three denials during Jesus' trial. Peter affirms his love for Christ, and Christ tells him three times to feed, to tend, his lambs and his sheep. Peter's authority to be the leader of the apostles was thus confirmed by Christ. He was forgiven and restored - thus in Peter's failings and restoration we, as weak and imperfect Christians, have hope that Christ will use us also in his service.