Peace Be With You
The risen Jesus walking through locked doors of fear.
The disciples gathered in trembling secrecy on Sunday evening.
The big idea
Locked doors of anxiety cannot keep the risen Savior out.
Opening scripture
“On the evening of that first day of the week... Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'”
What does “Peace Be With You” walk through?
Peace Be With You
John 20:19 · KJV
Then the same day at evening... came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
In plain English
On the evening of that first day of the week... Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in John reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. The disciples gathered in trembling secrecy on Sunday evening. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Locked doors of anxiety cannot keep the risen Savior out.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of John 20:19. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from John 20:19 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from John 20:19. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- John 20:19
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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