John 20 - Introduction

PART VII (A).
CHAPTER 20
THE TRIUMPH OF JESUS IN HIS RESURRECTION

1. At the empty sepulchre (John 20:1).

2. Mary of Magdala and the Saviour (John 20:11).

3. The risen Lord’s first appearance to the ten disciples.
(1) The greeting of peace;
(2) their apostolic mission;
(3) an effusion of the Spirit as an earnest of the fuller outpouring;

(4) the power to bind and loose (John 20:19).

4. The unbelief of Thomas (John 20:24).

5. Christ’s appearance to the ten and Thomas, whose doubts are vanquished, and who acknowledges the Godhead of Jesus (John 20:26).

6. The blessedness of faith (John 20:29).

7. The purpose of this Gospel clearly stated—life through believing (John 20:30).

Synoptic parallels.—Chap. John 20:1: Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1. Joh. 20:19-23; Mark 16:12; Luke 24:36.