# John 20 Bible study questions

> Mary Magdalene finds the empty tomb and meets Jesus. He appears to the disciples behind locked doors, and then to Thomas.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/john-20
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/john/20.md

## Start here

1. What is something you only believed once you saw it?

## Look: what does it say?

2. What do Mary, Peter and the other disciple each see at the tomb? (John 20:1-10)
3. When does Mary recognize Jesus? (John 20:14-16)
4. What does Thomas say he needs, and what happens a week later? (John 20:24-29)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. Mary knows Jesus when he says her name. What does that tell you about him? (John 20:16)
6. The doors are locked for fear, and Jesus says “Peace be with you.” Why that first? (John 20:19-21)
7. Jesus does not scold Thomas’s doubt. How does he meet it? (John 20:27-29)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. What locked door, a fear or a hurt, would you like Jesus to come through? (John 20:19)
9. Where are you like Thomas right now? What would help you? (John 20:25)
10. John says this was written so that you may believe. What has this chapter done for your faith? (John 20:30-31)

## Close in prayer

Pray for peace for anyone behind a locked door, and for anyone who doubts.

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