Community is interactive with relationships and Christ is the source of love that empowers all of it
The resurrection story begins with Mary and ends with the disciples at the ascension but Jesus calls both to move forward and wait and work with the Holy Spirit -…
Peter's transformation is a restoration of his identity in Christ and his calling for Christ
Thomas encounters the resurrected Jesus and his doubts are transformed into a declaration of faith
John the Baptist encounters Jesus and his response is an affirmation of Jesus' place and power in John's life
Peter's failure is not fatal or final because of God's great love and grace. Peter's restoration calls him to follow Christ through loving Him and serving Him.
Thomas is considered the classic doubter of faith but John 20 also describes his declaration of faith
Nicodemus challenges us to consider the changes that being in the kingdom of God require. To be born again. From above and ongoingly from within.