Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th April 2020
Topic: Peace be with you
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Prayer Before Reading: Dear Lord, I request that you help me to encounter you as I meditate on your word.
Scripture: John 20:19–31
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th April 2020 – Peace be with you
Outline: Why do you think the disciples were afraid of the Jews and were mourning behind locked doors (v.19)? Jesus appears to them with comforting words, “peace be with you”.
Note that Jesus repeats this phrase in two other verses possibly underscoring the fact that the disciples needed peace beyond the customary Hebrew Shalom greetings at the time. What a great relief and joy the disciples had to see their Master appearing to them in the midst of their sorrow (v.20).
Similarly, our world and Africa in particular, with many troubles and woes, as well as individuals, need the peace that Jesus offers. Jesus breathing on the disciples signifies empowerment with authority and delegation as his agents, to bring peace and the Goodnews to the world (vv.21–23; Matthew 28:18–20). This is a great privilege and trust.
Today, we have same privilege and trust to carry the Good News to the people in our communities and nations, so they will have peace and eternal life. What lesson can we learn from vv.24–29? (Cf. Hebrews 10:38; 11:6).
Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any command for me to obey?
⁂ Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Practice/Word Application
• Reflection: “My peace I leave with you not as the world giveth”
Prayer
• Are going through some challenges and hardships right now? Ask God to intervene and give you peace. Also ask for his salvation and peace in your community, nation and the continent of Africa.
• Pray for the Church to spend money in a way that will best honour God.
• Offer a prayer of faith in line with Romans 15:13
Read the Bible in one Year: Lev. 23–24; Rev. 2
