Living Without Fear

Key Passage
He placed his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever." (Revelation 1:17b–18a)
Questions
Adults: When has your faith in the living Christ helped you overcome fear?
Children: What could you do this Easter season to help someone feel less afraid?

Readings

First Reading • Signs and Wonders
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Second Reading • First Vision
Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Appearance to the Disciples; Thomas
John 20:19-31 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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