“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31.
Bible Study
This month we have been blessed by the study of the Word and of the Gospel. Around Easter, together with the cell group, we studied the last three chapters of John. We reflected on the sufferings of the Lord, His death and resurrection, and read about His appearances after the resurrection.
The Lord Jesus appeared to the disciples after the resurrection and had personal discussions with those who were walking on the road to Emmaus. That meeting immediately changed their plan to stay in Emmaus, and they returned the same day to the disciples in Jerusalem. The Lord spoke to Thomas, who made that beautiful declaration that Jesus is his Lord and God, after he saw and understood the power of His resurrection. Also, the Lord had a discussion with Peter, sending him to take care and shepherd the Church out of love for Him.
One by one, the disciples were helped to overcome their sadness and fear. The Lord Jesus showed them love and encouraged them to testify about forgiveness in Him, first in Jerusalem, then to the ends of the earth. They were ready to lay down their lives for Him.
Evangelism
Around the Easter holidays, we visited families and we talked with them about two things: the sufferings of the Lord Jesus, which were for our redemption from sin and to give us free access to the Father in Heaven, and about what we must do to have part of this salvation, that is to come with faith and repentance before God.
In the street evangelism, I met people receptive to the Gospel. We discussed how we can get to the heaven that the Lord Jesus promised he would go to prepare for us to be with him. On the street, I talked to Marian, aged 50, who had many questions about God. He asked if praying to the saints who have died is valid and accepted by God. After I explained to him that the Bible says that the Lord Jesus is the only Name in which we must pray and that there is no other name given to people by which they can be saved, and that He is the only Mediator between us and God, Marian said that and he rather believes what the Bible says. I gave him a New Testament and encouraged him to read to discover more answers.
Prayer
We bring in prayer all those who heard the good news of the Gospel: those we visited at home and those we met on the street. May the Lord also strengthen us to proclaim the Word with boldness and power.