Looking for Peace?

Using John 20:18-23, this lesson seeks to answer the question “Where do you go to find peace?”  The situation explored is the Apostles' state of mind and their reactions to the events surrounding Jesus’ resurrection and his appearances to them in the locked room.  In the midst of their fear, Jesus came and gave them (and all of his followers) peace in four areas: 1) peace with God, 2) peace with other Christians, 3) peace with self, and 4) peace with the world.  The lesson concludes with a recap of the purpose all followers find in being sent to offer His peace to the world and with an invitation to respond to Jesus.