In today’s gospel lesson, we learn about the importance of faith. John 20:19-31 tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Even though many people doubted Jesus’ resurrection, faith was what allowed them to believe. Faith is the belief in something without seeing it for yourself. It is also the trust in God that leads to happiness. Navigate to this website to learn more.
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. Here is a great resource for anyone looking to expand on this topic.
Purpose of Sunday School Lesson
Purpose of Sunday School Lesson:
The purpose of Sunday School is to provide an opportunity for children to learn about the Bible and to grow in their faith. 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 wants his disciples to know that he is always with them.
Body
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells the 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 the disciples that he will raise them up on the last day.
Overview of the Story
In John 20:19-31, we read about Jesus’ final moments before he died on the cross. Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them, but he will come back to them. He also tells them that he is going to send the Holy Spirit to them. Jesus then gives them instructions about how to pray.
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 endure many trials. However, he promises them that they will be able to overcome these challenges. This lesson provides a good opportunity to discuss the disciples’ reactions after seeing Jesus. Some of them were terrified, while others were filled with joy. It is interesting to note that all of them were filled with awe at Jesus’ appearance. This demonstrates the power of the gospel and the importance of following Jesus.
Thomas’ Doubt
In John 20:19-31, Thomas’ doubt is addressed. Thomas asks Jesus if he is the “One” who is going to come back to life. Jesus responds by telling Thomas that he has seen him and that he is the one who is coming back. Thomas is then able to believe in Jesus and receive eternal life.
Jesus’ Response
In today’s gospel lesson, we read about Jesus’ response to the disciples when they asked him to stay with them. Jesus told them that he must go back to his Father and that he would come back to them. He also told them that he would send the Holy Spirit to guide them. Jesus’ farewell message was reassuring and comforting to the disciples.
Themes of the Story
Faith
Doubt
In John 20:19-31, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to leave them soon. He also tells them that he will come back to them. Many people doubt this promise, but Jesus promises to come back. Even though many people doubt him, Jesus always keeps his promises.
Belief
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.
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 raise them up on the last day.
How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus appeared to them?
When Jesus appeared to the disciples after his resurrection, they likely felt excited and relieved. They had been waiting for him and were overjoyed to see him again. Jesus’ appearance to the disciples was a sign that he was still with them and that he was going to help them in their journey.
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. Faith is important because it helps us to believe in things that we 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 is going to come back to them. And even though he is going to leave them, he still has faith in them. This shows us that faith is important.
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”?
When Jesus said “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed,” he was referring to those who have not seen the physical evidence of Jesus’s life and death, but have instead trusted in what they have heard from others. These people have not seen Jesus, but they have seen the effects of his love and mercy in their lives. They have seen the good that he has done and the hope that he has brought into their lives. These people have believed in Jesus even though they have not seen him with their own eyes. They have seen his love and mercy in action, and that has been enough for them to believe.
In the conclusion of John 20:19-31, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to take them up to heaven. He also tells them that they will see Him again, and that they will be with Him forever. This is a very important message for Sunday School students to remember.
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 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.
Summary of 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 raise them up on the last day. The disciples were surprised by these things. They did not understand what Jesus was saying.