1. Jesus' hands and side (19-20)

After hearing that Jesus' body had been stolen, the disciples were full of fear. They sat together behind locked doors in a small room. They thought that the Jews who had killed Jesus were surely after them. Then, the Risen Jesus came through the locked doors and stood among them. He brought his peace. They could not believe that he was really Jesus. So, he showed them the evidence--his pierced hands and wounded side. 'He was pierced for our transgressions...by his wounds we are healed' (Isa 53:5).

2. As the Father has sent me (21-23)

Jesus had come to plant resurrection faith and real joy in their hearts. He had also come to give them a mission. He said, 'As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.' He was sending them to preach the kingdom of God. He was sending them with the good news of forgiveness of sins. He was sending them to live like little Jesuses in the world. But they would not be alone; his Spirit would be in them and with them.

Application: Lord, I believe you died and rose for my sins. Help me to live in the world as your missionary.
One Word: Jesus sends us to love and serve