THE WITNESS OF THE EMPTY TOMB John 20:1-10 In considering John's account of the Resurrection, we should remember that it is largely supplementary to the other narratives. This Gospel having been written long after those were in circulation, the selection of incidents which are recorded is made for... [ Continue Reading ]
THE JOY OF THE RESURRECTION John 20:11-18 Mary wept with hopeless sorrow, with no thought that Jesus was risen, and anxious only to secure the body of her dear Master and Friend. It is because we know so little of the inner meaning of events which are happening around us, under the hand of God, th... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RISEN CHRIST BRINGS PEACE John 20:19-25 Evidently our Lord was clothed in the spiritual body of which the Apostle speaks, not subject to the laws governing physical life. Twice He uttered the salutation, _Peace be unto you._ The _first_ time He accompanied His words with the indication of His... [ Continue Reading ]
OVERCOMING DOUBT John 20:26-31 How great the anguish of Thomas during that week, as he tossed between hope and fear, and saw on other faces the light which he might not share! At length Jesus came, and suited Himself to the needs of the perplexed disciple, complying with the conditions that his po... [ Continue Reading ]