In John 20:19-31, we read about Jesus’ return to Earth. Jesus had been gone for three days and three nights, and many people were worried about Him. When Jesus returned, He was greeted by His disciples and Mary Magdalene. Jesus then went into the tomb where He had been buried. After He emerged from the tomb, He showed His disciples His hands and feet, which had been pierced by nails. Jesus then told His disciples that He was going to Jerusalem to be crucified. Additional info can be found here.
Overview of John 20:19-
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will send the Holy Spirit to them. Have a peek at this blog for further readings.
Purpose of Sunday School Lesson
Purpose of Sunday School Lessons:
Sunday School is designed to help children learn about God and His teachings. In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to leave them and go to the Father. He then gives them instructions about how to remember Him.
Body
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will raise them up on the last day.
Overview of the Story
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will send the Holy Spirit to them.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
In John 20:19-31, Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection. He tells them that he is going to send them out to preach the gospel to all nations. He also tells them that they will be persecuted and that they will have to face many challenges. However, he promises them that they will be able to overcome these challenges. This is a powerful message of hope for us today.
Thomas’ Doubt
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them soon. Thomas (who doubted that Jesus was really alive) asks Jesus to prove that he is really alive. Jesus tells Thomas that he will do so by raising him from the dead. Thomas believes Jesus and is able to see him after his resurrection.
Jesus’ Response
In today’s gospel lesson, we read about Jesus’ response to the disciples when they asked him where he was going. Jesus told them that he was going to the Father, and then he disappeared. This story has always been a mystery to us, but it has a lesson for us. Jesus is always with us, even when we can’t see him.
Themes of the Story
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will send the Holy Spirit to them.
Faith
Doubt
Belief
Discussion Questions
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will give them eternal life.
How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus appeared to them?
When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, it must have been a moment of great joy. After all, Jesus had been gone for over three days and they had been worried sick. Now he was back and everything was going to be okay. The disciples must have been filled with gratitude and amazement as they saw Jesus alive and well.
What do you think it means to have faith?
Faith is a strong belief in something that is not seen. It is trusting in something that you cannot see. In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them. But before he does, he tells them that he will come back to them. And even though he is gone, they have faith that he will come back. This shows how important faith is. Without it, we would not be able to continue on in life.
How do you think Thomas felt when Jesus appeared to him?
Thomas was probably very surprised when Jesus appeared to him. Jesus had called him by name and told him that he was going to be with him. Thomas probably felt very happy and excited to finally meet Jesus.
What do you think Jesus meant when he said “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”?
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that they will see him again, and that they should not be afraid. Jesus says that those who have not seen him yet, but have believed in him, are blessed. These people have not seen Jesus, but they have believed in him, and that is what counts.
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will give them eternal life.
Summary of the Story
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will raise them up on the last day.
Summary of Themes
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them and go to the Father. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Jesus also tells them that he will give them the Holy Spirit.
Summary of Discussion Questions
In John 20:19-31, Jesus returns to the tomb after his resurrection. He finds the disciples there waiting for him, and tells them that he has seen the Father. He then tells them to go into all the world and preach the gospel to everyone.