When You Have Doubts About Faith | Keep Talking

In this Easter message, Pastor Todd shared about the appearances Jesus made after His resurrection and how they remind us that Jesus is still eager to appear in our lives today. Use this guide to keep talking about the sermon.

SERMON HIGHLIGHTS

• God wants to meet you where you are and take you where you never thought you could go. 
• Every time you reach out for Jesus, you reach out for Truth. 
• Take your doubts and turn them into questions. Take your questions and turn them into prayers. Take your prayers and let them turn you to God. 
• Like Mary, we’ve got to turn to Jesus. Like Peter, we’ve got to accept His grace. Like Thomas, we have to reach out to Him.

KEY SCRIPTURES

• Psalms 34:18
• John 20:13-27
• John 21:9-14
• Mark 16:7

START TALKING 

• What’s your favorite Easter candy? 
  

KEEP TALKING

• What was your biggest takeaway from this year’s Easter sermon? 
• Pastor Todd talked about how Jesus showed up for someone who was hurting (Mary), someone who was doubting (Thomas), and someone He had to chase down (Peter). Of those three people, whose story do you relate to most and why? 
• When Jesus met the disciples in John 21:1-13, He already had what they were looking for (fish). What have you been looking for (e.g., peace, comfort, provision, etc.)? 
• How does it comfort you to know Jesus has what you need?
• Jesus singled Peter out in Mark 16:7, not to shame him for his failure but to emphasize the grace of the gospel. How does this verse challenge you to extend grace to those in your life who may fall short? 
• How will you live differently this week, knowing Jesus conquered death and He’s pursuing you?

KEEP IT GOING

• If you made a decision for Jesus this Easter — whether it was salvation, baptism, or just recommitting your life to Him — we want to help you keep that decision in front of you every day. That’s why we created custom wallpapers you can save to your phone. We believe God is doing a new thing in your life and we don’t want you to forget it!  
• We also have two new classes starting soon! If you want to know how to apply God’s Word to your parenting, jump into our Parenting for the Win class. And if you’re looking to regain control of your finances and learn what the Bible says about money, check out My God, My Money.

PRAYER

Father, thank you for beating death so we could live. Thank you for showing up for us when we’re hurting and doubting and thank you for all the times you’ve chased us down. Help us to live in the overflow of your love, grace, and resurrection power. Amen.