W7D45 Awakening Guide

Text of the Day: That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (John 20:19-23) Reflection Questions: 1 — How does the change we see in these people that met Jesus that night affect your thoughts on Jesus? 2 — How do you think you would have reacted to this occurrence? 3 — What can you tell someone about why you believe in Jesus? Want to get in touch with a pastor? Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus) Crosswalk Chattanooga: [email protected]