Introduction:
Answers from an Empty Tomb (John 20:19-31):
- A Mission . (John 20:21)
John 17:18 - As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.
Two Ways We are Sent Like Jesus:
- You are sent in the Power of the Sirit . (John 20:22)
Genesis 2:7 - then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature
Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
- You are sent to Deal with Sin . (John 20:23)
Matthew 16:19 - I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
- A Blessing . (John 20:24-29)
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 20:19-31
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Explain John 20:23 in your own words. What does this say about our evangelism? Compare this with Jesus' words to Peter in Matthew 16:19.
How are people who have not seen the resurrected Christ (US), blessed, specifically (John 20:29)? How are we blessed in believing without seeing?
Breakout
Pray for one another.