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The Resurrection of Jesus
Almost all biographies end with the death and burial of the subject. I am sure that you have never read one that describes the subject’s resurrection from the dead. The fact that John shared the resurrection miracle is proof that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. This section of John’s Gospel ...

Mary Magdalene Returns to the Tomb
It seems that Mary returned to the tomb after Peter and John had returned home (vv.10-11). Probably she had not seen or talked with these two disciples since they had been to the tomb, and therefore, had no knowledge of their conclusion about the Lord’s resurrection. Mary still t …

Jesus Gives Peace
In this passage we read about the resurrection peace that is available to us in Jesus Christ (vv. 19-23). The timing of this event is about 12 hours after the first witness saw Jesus who had risen from the grave. The scene is a private home in Jerusalem. In His resurrection body, He was able to enter ...

Thomas Sees Jesus and Believes
Thomas had not been with the other disciples when Jesus appeared unto them in His resurrected body (v. 24). When they tried to tell him the news of the resurrection, Thomas refused to believe it until he had actually touched the hands, feet, and side of the Savior (v. 25). One week later, Jesus ...