Gateway Church of Visalia
Easter 2025--From Death to LIfe
Easter 2025 – From Death to Life. Matthew 7:24-29 Pastor Lance Ainsworth April 20th, 2025
Locations & Times
GateWay Church
1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Introduction
John 20:19-23 NASB
19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Peace with God had a price, a perfect sacrifice.
Atonement – at-one-moment.
Isaiah 53:5 ESV
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Atonement – at-one-moment.
Isaiah 53:5 ESV
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
The Son of God became a man to enable us to become children of God.
C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.”
Jesus’ breath (emphysaō) represents the life-giving result of the resurrection. (Tyndale New Testament Commentary)
Romans 8:10-11 NASB
10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
How to apply the resurrection:
1. Acknowledge your separation from God.
2. Accept God’s gift of peace through Jesus Christ.
3. Embrace your new life in Christ.
4. Be a conduit of God’s grace.
Easter 2025 - From Death to Life.
Pastor Lance Ainsworth, John 20:19-23
April 20th, 2025
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: Did you celebrate Easter growing up? What were some of your traditions?
Read Aloud: John 20:19-23
1. v.19 “So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Why did Jesus emphasize peace to the disciples? How does atonement for our sins bring peace?
2. v.20 “And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” Read Isaiah 53:5. Why did God pour out his wrath on Jesus? Whose sin took Jesus to the cross? How does forgiveness bring joy?
3. v.21-22 “So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” God breathed into mankind in Genesis 2, and Jesus breathed on his disciples. What is the significance?
In the Bible, wind and breath are associated with the Holy Spirit. What role does the Holy Spirit
play in our new life in Christ?
Pastor Lance Ainsworth, John 20:19-23
April 20th, 2025
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: Did you celebrate Easter growing up? What were some of your traditions?
Read Aloud: John 20:19-23
1. v.19 “So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Why did Jesus emphasize peace to the disciples? How does atonement for our sins bring peace?
2. v.20 “And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” Read Isaiah 53:5. Why did God pour out his wrath on Jesus? Whose sin took Jesus to the cross? How does forgiveness bring joy?
3. v.21-22 “So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” God breathed into mankind in Genesis 2, and Jesus breathed on his disciples. What is the significance?
In the Bible, wind and breath are associated with the Holy Spirit. What role does the Holy Spirit
play in our new life in Christ?