Today's Reading | April 24, 2025
John 20:19–31
Introduction John 20:19–31: Late Sunday evening Jesus appears to the disciples who are gathered behind locked doors. Jesus breathes on them and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Thomas is not present and refuses to believe the disciples. Jesus appears to them again a week later and speaks with Thomas. Today’s Key Verse: John 20:29b [Jesus said:] “How happy are those…
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Isaiah 12:1-6
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