John Chapter 20 Jesus had risen from the Dead! by Ho King Swee dated 15.12.13

The Resurrection of Jesus was recorded by John so that we may believe.  This was also proof that Jesus is the Christ. The Resurrection can be said to be the greatest miracle.

1. The empty tomb v. 1-9 
2. Jesus’ appearance V. 10-18 

          a)  To Mary Magdalene V.10-18- this was significant, Magdalene was a woman and 
               she was the first to discover the empty tomb.  She has been behind the scenes 
               serving the Lord in His ministry.

b)  To the disciples V. 19-29

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   3. John purpose of writing the Gospel V. 30-31 – so that we may believe Jesus is the
       Christ.

          a) The Empty Tomb – Mary Magdalene did not expect the empty tomb (Mk 16:1-6,
              Luke 24:1-6 ) John 20:8-9 described the other disciples witnessing the empty
              tomb.

Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene who was the first person to see the risen Lord! Mk 16:11, Luke 24:9-11 – the other disciples did not believe when they were told. Mk 16:13 when the 2 disciples at Emmaus told them they also did not believe. John 20:17 Jesus told Magdalene not to hold Him as He has no ascended to His Father yet.  Hebrew 9:24 descried Christ entering heaven to appear before God.

         b) Jesus’ appearance to the disciples V 10-29

·   Jesus entered the house while the door was closed because He was spirit

·   Peace be with you He said

·   Showed them His hands and side as prove

·   Breathed on then to receive the Holy Spirit

·   Commissioned them

·   Gave them authority

            Doubting Thomas – Mk 16:14, John 20:29

             

           1 Cor 5:6 Jesus appeared to more than 500 people to prove that He has risen from

           the dead.

                               

           1 Cor 15:3 – first importance Christ died for our sins. V.4 He was buried and raise

           from the Dead on the third day.

Why was Christ dead and resurrection of first importance? This is the foundation of the Gospel.

Significance of Christ Resurrection :

1.       1 Cor 15:12-34

2.       Our preaching in vain V.14

3.       Your faith is in vain V.14,17

4.       We are even found to be misrepresenting God V.15

5.       You are still in your sins V.17

6.       Those fallen asleep in Christ have perished V.18

7.       We are all men most to be pitied V.19

     

Christ first fruit of resurrection 1 Cor 15:20, 23

Never listen to others who do not believe in the death and resurrection ofJesus 

 Mat 28:15. 

John's purpose of writing the Gospel

V.30-31 so that we may believe Jesus is the Christ.

4.    Application

Are we like the disciples doubting that had been said in the Bible especially regarding events not yet fulfilled?

Do you believe every word of God?

Grow to be matured and immovable in your faith in Christ 1 Cor 15:58, John 8:31-32, Eph 4:13-14

Do not neglect to love and do good and pray together Neb 10:24-25

Live to know Christ (life of holiness ) and power of the Resurrection. Phil 3:10, Jn 3:2-3, 2Pet 3:10-14

Jesus had made this appointment with us!

Never let anyone or anything or the Devil (defeated) to deter or stop us from missing this appointment of eternity!