The Resurrection

John 20:1-30

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 20:1-30. Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

Jesus is crucified on a Friday morning and is dead by 3 p.m.  That is the first day.  Early in the morning on the first day of the week, Sunday, the third day Jesus has been dead, is when these events take place.

 Who sees Jesus on this day?

What are their reactions?  Take a moment to look at each reaction individually.

What about Thomas?  When did he see and believe?  What did he declare?

What is the purpose the Gospel of John was written?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

 

Who do you identify with most?  Thomas, Mary, Peter or someone else when they first saw Jesus?

How has the book of John served its purpose in your life?

Why is the resurrection so critical to faith in Jesus?  (1 Corinthians 15:1-19)

Take time to really think about these verses and let God speak to you.

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.