JOHN 20:19-23
SAVED. SECURED. SENT
Application Guide
READ THE TEXT
JOHN 20:19-23
19 When it was evening on that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because they feared the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
20 Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” 22 After saying this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
In general, was there anything that stood out to you from the sermon or the reading of the text? Was there anything you were encouraged or confused by?
The disciples were huddled and scared, but Jesus still met them there. What are some ways that Jesus has brought you peace in the midst of your fear and doubt?
Why do you think the disciples rejoiced when they saw the hands and side of Jesus?
What are the similarities between Jesus being sent and us being sent? What are the differences?
The Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for the mission work that we have been sent on. What are some of the ways the Spirit empowers us? And how does this change our outlook as we go on mission?
How was the gospel and the work of Jesus magnified through the text or sermon?
Is there anything the Spirit is calling you to obey as an individual or as a group?