Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were awestruck. Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, “We saw the Master.” But he said, “Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in his side, I won’t believe it.”
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A world without Jesus? That’s how this Bible plan begins! But soon Ancora Kids will be discovering the greatest day in history, when the most spectacular miracle of all takes place! Don’t miss it! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.
Perhaps one of the most debilitating parts of life can be summed up in one word—doubt. Doubt can destroy faith, trust, belief, and confidence when it is left unchecked and unresolved. The disciple Thomas, and even John the Baptist, experienced doubt that could have shattered their faith and trust in Jesus. This plan shares with us how doubt by Jesus can bring about peace, faith, grace, and patience.
Easter is more than a story. It’s history. It really happened, and that means you are greatly blessed by God because of it. Jesus lives, and so do you!
“Peace be with you!” It was a common greeting in Jewish culture, and the offer of peace carried with it a sense of wholeness, balance, togetherness, and God’s blessing. Yet when Jesus offered His peace, the greeting meant so much more. Join Peyton Jones for clear explanation and careful application as we explore one of the Bible’s more important themes. Enjoy three daily audio guides by Through the Word.
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