JESUS IS THE CHRIST JOHN TWENTY The resurrection of Jesus proves that He is the Son of God. Paul wrote, "And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." (Romans 1:4) John twenty provides us with a look at Jesus' resurrection and... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS AND THE EMPTY TOMB -- JOHN 20:1-10:_ Mark records, "Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils." (Mark 16:9) We also learn that Mary was not alone on that Sunday morning. "And when the... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS APPEARED TO MARY MAGDALENE -- JOHN 20:11-18:_ Mary returned to Jesus' tomb and this time she looked inside and saw two angels dressed in white. They asked her why she was weeping and then after their response she turned and saw Jesus. At first she did not recognize Him. Her eyes were blinded... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS APPEARED TO HIS DISCIPLES BUT THOMAS IS ABSENT -- JOHN 20:19-23:_ The disciples gathered on the first day of the week. Fear of the Jewish leaders caused them to meet behind closed doors. Luke tells us they were discussing the resurrection of Jesus. (Luke 24:33-35) During this meeting Jesus ap... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS APPEARED TO HIS DISCIPLES AND THOMAS IS PRESENT -- JOHN 20:24-31:_ The reason is unknown, but for whatever reason Thomas was not present the first time Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection. As proof that He had actually been raised Jesus had shown the disciples His hands and... [ Continue Reading ]