Peace in the Midst of Fear (John 20:19–31)

Even after the resurrection, the disciples are still afraid.In John 20, we find them behind locked doors, uncertain and trying to stay safe. The resurrection is real, but they are not yet living in it. And that’s where Jesus meets them.He doesn’t wait for their fear to go away. He stands among them and says, “Peace be with you.”In this message, we explore what that peace really means. Not just a calm feeling, but shalom—a deep, lasting peace grounded in what Jesus has done through his death and resurrection. We also look at Thomas’ struggle to believe and how Jesus meets doubt with presence, not condemnation.If you’ve ever felt afraid, uncertain, or stuck in your own “locked room,” this message invites you to hear those same words spoken to you: “Peace be with you.”STAY CONNECTED: • Receive weekly sermon summaries by email:https://mailchi.mp/92230176913c/redeemer-email-signup-landing-page • Read more reflections on Substack:https://johnrallison.substack.com/ • Watch more sermons on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ozqxlON8mRFDt6Y0-nfb4qm5sjnQynm • Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40R6TAOIWGgjqOz8fVibMd?si=b9fba79c1eac491b Pastor John RallisonRedeemer Lutheran Church | Salem, Oregonhttps://www.RedeemerSalem.org