John 20:19-21 creeps in quickly. v. 19a In God I trust and am not afraid. Psalm 56:4 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Jesus gives us . v. 19b Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body. Matthew 5:25 The Living Jesus gives us inexplicable . v. 20 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:22 We live as people Jesus. v. 21 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John John 1:6 “My food,” said Jesus, "is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work." John 4:34 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. John 17:18 Questions for your Zoom D Group or personal reflection Do you feel like you are living behind “locked doors” (v.19) these days? Has this “forced Sabbath” been good for your soul? Why or why not? Rick said that fear creeps in until we fail to notice it’s taken hold of our mind. What are you doing to prevent that from happening these days? Would you say you’re experiencing the “peace of Christ” (v. 19, 21) now? How can our church help you during this time? Please email us now. As a person who is “sent”, what would it look like for God to use you during this crisis? Pray and ask God to speak to you. Email us or fill in the form at the bottom of the program with your contact info and any relevant skills/occupation/talents, etc.