Third Sunday of Easter: John 20:19-31

Eastertide

Here, in eastertide, we see the breath of God breathed out through Jesus making new people out of the disciples through the Spirit. Through the people of God, Jesus offers new life to the world.

Respond:

  • The disciples are thick with grief, paralyzed by hopelessness, fear and maybe even regret.

    • What emotions and feelings are you carrying into Easter?

  • What are you afraid of? What fears tempt you hide?

    • In what way might the risen Christ be speaking into your circumstance today?

  • Through his resurrection from the dead, Christ has victory over death itself. Christ accomplished the (vertical) reconciliation between God and man. The disciples of Jesus are to lavish this peace and (horizontal) reconciliation unto the world. In what ways might God be calling you to restored friendships in your own relationships and wider justice?

  • Where is the Triune God calling you to engage the world redemptively in all areas of culture? How has he uniquely equipped you with your story, training and gifting?

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