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 alive!  He is seen by more than 500 people over a 40 day span.  The resurrection is not a hoax.  It is a real event that changed history.  Here, at the end of the Gospel of John, Jesus visits His disciples.  It is a cool scene that unfolds.

How would you describe this event to your friends?

Remember Peter has denied even knowing Jesus.

 

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?

What do you think Peter is feeling sitting around the first eating with Jesus?

How would you feel if Jesus asked you if you loved Him three different times? (The word for love here goes deeper each time in the original language.)

What does Jesus expect from His leaders?

What does Jesus expect from you?

What do you want to talk to Jesus about today?

 

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.