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Second Sunday of Easter Year B -- John 20:27 Scripture

Baroque painting of Thomas touching the wound in Jesus' side, with two apostles watching in dark chiaroscuro.
Baroque painting of Thomas touching the wound in Jesus' side, with two apostles watching in dark chiaroscuro. (grayscale)

This Year B bulletin for the Second Sunday of Easter features John 20:27. The Baroque painting depicts Doubting Thomas placing his finger into Jesus' side.

Scripture

Testament: New Testament

Book: John

Chapter: 20

Verse: 27

Lectionary

Year: B

Season: Easter Season

Week: Second Sunday of Easter

Church bulletins by Ronn Kerr

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

The Second Sunday of Easter, often called the Sunday of Divine Mercy, addresses the transition from the immediate miracle of the Resurrection to the sustained life of the believing community. It acknowledges the human need for tangible proof and shared witness, bridging the gap between the historical event and the lived experience of faith across generations.

Scriptural Connection

The opening of 1 John 1 stresses the physical reality of the Incarnate Word—what was seen, heard, and touched. This sensory testimony invites the reader into a fellowship, or koinonia, that is grounded in the light of God. It reminds us that the resurrection is not an abstract philosophy but a reality that can be experienced within the life of the community.

Sermon Ideas

Focus on the theme of 'walking in the light.' A pastoral approach might address the necessity of radical honesty and the promise of cleansing from sin. How does the community of faith become a safe space where confession leads to deeper fellowship? Preachers can explore how the 'Word of Life' continues to be touched and seen in acts of mercy today.