Hymns Based on John 20:22

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 20:22

"When he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit!”"

— John 20:22

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Holy Spirit, Prayer, Faith, Pentecost, Worship. Many worship songs connected to John 20:22 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Holy Spirit
Prayer
Faith
Pentecost
Worship

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Jesus Stand Among Us

Reflection Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Closing Hymn Let It Breathe on Me

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Jesus Stand Among Us
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Scripture Reading John 20:22
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Sermon Holy Spirit
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Reflection Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God
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Closing Hymn Let It Breathe on Me

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Breathe on Me, Breath of God is a compact prayer for the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

Go Forth for God

Go Forth for God is a hymn of dismissal that turns the end of worship into the beginning of Christian vocation.

Jesus Stand Among Us

Pennefather's brief nineteenth-century hymn is a compact prayer for the gathered church.

Let It Breathe on Me

“Let It Breathe on Me” is a compact African American gospel prayer centered on the life-giving and renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

O Breath of Life

O Breath of Life is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to renew the church from within.

O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing

O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing is an English form of the Latin Easter hymn O Filii et Filiae, a narrative song that brings the congregation through the proclamation of Christ’s resurrection and the Gospel account of Thomas.

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