◄ John 20:20 ►
After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 20:20? 2. How does John 20:20 demonstrate Jesus' fulfillment of His resurrection promise? 3. What significance do Jesus' wounds hold for understanding His sacrifice and victory? 4. How can believers find peace in Jesus' presence as shown in John 20:20? 5. How does John 20:20 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 6. How can we apply the disciples' joy in John 20:20 to our lives? 7. How does John 20:20 affirm the physical resurrection of Jesus? 8. What significance do Jesus' wounds hold in John 20:20? 9. How does John 20:20 support the authenticity of the resurrection accounts? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 20? 11. What lessons does the story of Doubting Thomas teach? 12. Are your hearts firmly established for the Lord's coming? 13. How does Narnia reflect biblical themes and teachings? 14. Does laughter bring joy to the heart? Discussion Questions 1. How does the physical evidence of Jesus' resurrection (His hands and side) strengthen your faith in the reality of the resurrection? 2. In what ways can you experience the joy of the Lord in your daily life, similar to the disciples' joy upon seeing Jesus? 3. How does the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Zechariah 12:10, enhance your understanding of Jesus' mission and identity? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt fear or uncertainty. How can the peace that Jesus offers in this passage be applied to your situation? 5. Considering the disciples' transformation from fear to joy, how can you be a witness to the resurrection in your community and share the message of hope? John 20 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the resurrection narrative in John 20 deepen your understanding of the Gospel? 2. What can we learn about faith from Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Jesus? 3. How does Jesus' interaction with His disciples help us understand His mission for us today? 4. Why do you think Thomas doubted the resurrection of Jesus, and what does his story teach us about faith and doubt? 5. How can you relate to Thomas' need for tangible proof in your own faith journey? 6. How does Jesus' commission to His disciples relate to our calling as Christians in the world today? 7. What is the significance of Jesus showing His wounds to His disciples after His resurrection? 8. How does John 20 address the theme of faith, especially in difficult or doubtful situations? 9. What lessons can we draw from John's purpose in writing his Gospel? 10. What does it mean for you personally to have "life in His name" as John 20:31 suggests? 11. How does the resurrection of Jesus bring hope to your current circumstances? 12. In what ways does Jesus' peace, as He offered His disciples, speak to your life today? 13. How does the transformation of the disciples from fear to boldness inspire you? 14. How does understanding Jesus' resurrection influence your view of death and eternal life? 15. How can you carry the message of Jesus' resurrection and life to those around you in your daily life? 16. What steps can you take when you're in a 'Thomas moment' of doubt in your life? 17. How does Jesus' command to Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him impact your understanding of change and growth in spiritual life? 18. In what ways can you apply the teachings of this chapter in dealing with fear, doubt, and uncertainty in your life? 19. What change does the revelation of the resurrected Jesus bring to your life, similar to how it changed the lives of the disciples? 20. How can you practically embody the commission Jesus gives to His disciples in your personal and community life? Links John 20:20 NIV John 20:20 NLT John 20:20 ESV John 20:20 NASB John 20:20 KJV John 20:20 Commentaries Bible Hub