Fr. Christopher preaches on John 20.

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

Introduction:

As a child, where was your favorite hiding place?

In what situations have you known a lack of peace?

When was the first time you can remember forgiving someone?  What was it about?

Observation:

When does this event occur?

Why are the doors locked?

What does Jesus show the disciples in v. 20?

Interpretation:

What’s the significance of it being the first day of the week?

Why do you think it’s important that Jesus shows the disciples His hands and His side?

Is there a connection between receiving the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins?

Why do you think we have this passage about the reception of the Holy Spirit, as well as Acts 2/Pentecost?  How are the situations similar?  How are they different?

Application:

Is there anyone you need to forgive?  Is there anyone you need to be forgiven by?

Where are you seeing His peace have an impact on your life?

How have you known the infilling of the Holy Spirit?

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