Bible and a Brew
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All welcome to join us for a pint and a lively discussion about this week's sermon. Remember, you can always find the sermon written in this week’s Ekklesia Newsletter
Growth Group Questions
based on the Sermon from Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026
Getting to Know Me
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When have you experienced a “spiritual high” (like Easter Sunday) followed by doubt or skepticism? What did that feel like for you?
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Which parts of the Christian story are hardest for you to believe —or have been at different points in your life? Why do you think those raise questions for you?
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Can you recall a time when you longed for a clearer or more tangible experience of God, like Thomas did? What was that experience like?
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Into the Bible
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In John 20, why do you think Jesus responds to the disciples’ fear first by offering peace and the Holy Spirit? What does that reveal about God’s priorities?
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Thomas is often labeled as “doubting,” but what might his request actually reveal about his faith or desire to believe?
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Jesus says, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” What do you think this means for believers today who don’t have physical proof?
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The sermon suggested that in John’s Gospel, sin can mean “not knowing Jesus.” How does this reshape your understanding of forgiveness and mission?
Application
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Where in your life right now do you most need Jesus to meet you—fear, doubt, or something else? What might it look like to receive his peace in that place?
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What are some ways you have experienced God’s presence (answered prayer, peace in hardship, etc.)? How comfortable are you sharing those stories with others?
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How can you actively live out being “equipped for the journey” this week—through peace, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, or sharing your testimony?