"Easter Evening" Sermon Grand Lake Church

Scripture for Study and Reflection:
A lot of attention is given to Easter's Sunrise, celebrating the Risen Lord;
however if we read a little further, we see a powerful interaction later that
Easter at sunset.

1. Read John 20: 19-21. What were Jesus' first words to his disciples?

2. How did the disciples react? What were the disciples to do?

3. Read John 20: 22-23. What did Jesus do? What did the disciples need
to do?

4. What did Jesus say about forgiveness?

5. Read John 20: 24-25. What feelings did Thomas experience when he
heard he had missed seeing Jesus?

6. If you were Thomas, how would you feel?

7. Read John 20: 26-29. What did Jesus do and say to help Thomas believe?

8. What was Thomas' response? Why is his response so significant?

9. Read John 20: 30-31. Why did John write his Gospel, his testimony? Which of the numerous stories of Jesus life and ministry helped you believe?

Prayer for the Week:
Lord, help my unbelief in the areas where doubt still reigns. Help me to believe where I have not seen. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, cleanse me from all that stands in the way of me believing. Give me the peace you gave the disciples long ago. I ask these and more in Jesus' name. Amen.