April 22, 2025

Unbelievable Truth

Mary Charlotte Johnson | Read Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32

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Lectionary Week

April 21–27, 2025

Scripture Overview

Humans struggle to believe the truths that God reveals. In Acts the apostles face a domineering council that has ordered them to be quiet about Jesus, but they find they cannot. In Psalm 118 we wonder at the truth that God is our salvation, and in Psalm 150 we celebrate the greatness of God. In the book of Revelation we catch a glimpse of the surprise of finding Christ’s grace and peace. In John we find the apostles after the Resurrection struggling to believe this unbelievable truth without proof.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

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• Read Acts 5:27-32. When have you seen the world differently from those in authority? How did it feel to share a truth that others did not believe?
• Read Psalm 150. Remember a time when you praised God fully, when you sang or played an instrument or danced before the Lord or served the Lord with gladness. How do you experience the presence of God in these praises?
• Read Revelation 1:4-8. Sit and soak up God’s unmerited favor and wholeness, Christ’s grace and peace. Imagine it enveloping your family, your friends, your enemies and those who have brought harm to your life.
• Read John 20:19-31. What questions are you struggling with? What would you like Jesus to show you? explain to you? reveal to you?

Respond by posting a prayer.

As followers of Christ, we at times struggle to believe in unbelievable truths like Jesus’ resurrection. We often need time to believe. So imagine how difficult it may be for those outside the Christian tradition to comprehend, much less believe. When we speak of resurrection, our words seem crazy or...

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Holy Lord, we must live our truth. We know our words sound foolish to others: “You are forgiven.” Give us perseverance as we share our witness of you with others. Amen.

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