Reading Through The Bible | Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21; Acts 1–6

Good morning, friends! 👋🏽

We're in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21 today, covering the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ! This conversation will shift your perspective on fear, power, and what it means to live in the authority Christ has given us.

In this Bible reading session, Brenda and Candace walk through the resurrection accounts across all four Gospels, exploring how the disciples processed fear, doubt, and ultimate restoration. We see Peter's beautiful redemption journey from denial to "do you love me?" and discover how Jesus meets us in our fear with the simple command: "Do not be afraid." Most importantly, we unpack the Great Commission in its fullness—not just the "go and make disciples" part, but the supernatural power that accompanies believers who step into their authority.

📖 Key Scriptures
Matthew 28 • Mark 16 • Luke 24 • John 20-21 • Acts 1-6

💬 Major Takeaways

Fear is a good gift from God—it's not the emotion that's the problem, but living and settling in fear

The Great Commission includes supernatural power: speaking in tongues, healing the sick, and casting out demons

Jesus folded His burial cloths—a clear sign that death couldn't hold Him and He conquered with ease

Peter's three-fold restoration ("Do you love me?") mirrors his three-fold denial—this is Jesus as counselor

Thomas wasn't uniquely doubting—all the disciples were afraid and needed to see Jesus to believe

We have the same power and authority that Jesus had through the Holy Spirit, yet we often live below our calling

Jesus appeared in His resurrected body with the same scars—making us think about how we care for these vessels

🧠 This Week's Challenge
Stop being afraid of being afraid. When fear shows up, recognize it as a God-given response, but don't settle there. Ask God what He wants you to see or do in that moment. Also: Take inventory of the supernatural gifts and authority you already have as a believer. Are you walking in the fullness of what Christ has made available, or are you putting God in a box?

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📖 Today's Reading:
Matthew 28 • Mark 16 • Luke 24 • John 20-21

📖 Tomorrow's Reading:
Acts 7–14 (We'll be taking a break for travel, but keep reading!)
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💛 Comment below: How has fear held you back from walking in the supernatural authority Christ has given you? What's one way you can step into greater power this week?

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