By the time the book ends Stephen has been stoned, James beheaded, and Paul is waiting trial in Rome. They end with a starting over. In the story today Peter is given a second chance to affirm faith to Christ. Three times he confesses love for Jesus. Each time Peter is given the command to care for the sheep.
Confession of faith leads to service to others.
Faith demands ministry. At a time when he needed to step out and step up, he pulled back. This is an important reality for every person at certain points of life. Jesse was one of my best friends in high school. He attended the same church I attended.