The Light Comes Into Darkness

EASTER 2021

What if Easter 2021 looks and feels more like the first Easter over 2000 years ago than any other?

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders...”

John 20:19a (NIV)

1. FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WERE UNCERTAIN.

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 (NIV)

2. NEVER LET A GOOD CRISIS GO TO WASTE.

• Jesus brings peace.

“...Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’”

John 20:19b (NIV)

• Jesus offers proof.

“After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you!...”

John 20:20-21a (NIV)

• Jesus gives them a purpose.

“...As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.”

John 20:21b (NIV)

“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this?...’”

John 11:25-26 (NLT)

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Revelation 21:4 (NLT)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

• Commit my life to Jesus Christ and follow Him.

• Ask Jesus to give me peace and direction for life.

• Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan - Easter: The Cross Before and After (5-days).