The fact that Jesus did rise is the realization of all prophecy
contained in the Old Testament and the New Testament Doctrine.
Christ Appears to HIS Disciples John 19:23. John 20:20
Appearances of Christ, After HIS Resurrection, To the Ten,
Thomas was Absent The fact that Jesus did rise is the
realization of all prophecy contained in the Old Testament and
the New Testament Doctrine. The disciples were selected men,
called of Jesus Christ to follow him and do HIS will.
Joesph of Arimathaea, being a close friend of Jesus, in secret,
was kind enough to bury the body of HIS Lord, giving him due
honor; but upon investigation after three days, the body of the
Lord disappeared.
The doctrine of the resurrection is powerful in the souls of the
believers. It works changes in the lives of individuals,
transforming them with greater visions for life and service.
Let your mind think on April 9, A.D. and the place is Jerusalem
now this is to my understanding. I will be sharing from the
Gospel of According to St. John.
The Gospel of John was written at Ephesus after St. John's
release from the Isle of Patmos, about A.D. 97. Apostle John
whom Jesus loved, from his call till our Lord's Ascension, was
never voluntarily absent from His Master's side: standing at the
cross when all the rest were scattered.
Christ Appears to HIS Disciples (John 19:23)
The resurrection is a fact which Jesus Christ/Yeshua himself
establishes here with his presence in the midst of those who,
knowing of his death just three days previous, have been praying
and mourning because of the extreme wickedness of those who were
responsible for his crucifixion. Death had robbed them of their
best friend; but the news reached them that the Master had
spoken to Mary in the garden near the sepulchre. Mary Magdalene
bore word to the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that
he had conversed with her, giving her words which she bore to
them.
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week,
when the doors where shut where the disciples were assembled for
fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith
unto them, Peace be unto you. (John 20:19 Sacred Seasons, The
Sabbatical Seasons, The Lord's Day Observed From the First By
The Christian Church).
While reviewing Luke 24:36 it shared on record the Appearances
of Christ After HIS Resurrection, To the Ten and Thomas was
Absent.
Then were the disciples glad, for the presence of the Lord
brought joy to the seeker's soul. They rejoiced in the
realization of their hope. They saw the Lord, him whom the
Prophet Isaiah said was wounded for our transgressions, bruised
for our iniquites, the chastisement of peace was upon him, and
with his stripes we are healed.
And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his
side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
(John 20:20 Appearances of Christ, After HIS Resurrection, To
the Ten, Thomas was Absent).
Jesus had come to earth to perform a mission. Jesus came freely
and willingly, HIS Mission is in accordance with the will of
God. The Father has work to be done, a schedule by which it must
be done, and he had sent HIS Son to do it.
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father
hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21 Apostles
Instructions).
The Holy Ghost is a divine preparation whom God gives through
HIS Son Jesus Christ, and HE is not only preparation for
service, but HE is power.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto
them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: (John 20:22 Holy Spirit Given).
The Apostles were to go forth and enter upon their work with
interest of himself. They had the power now, and the time for
results is at hand.
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and
whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. (John 20:23
Apostles Remit Sins).
Thomas was also called Didymus was not present at this time. He
did not believe when they told him the Master had appeared and
then said "Except I shall see in his hands the print of the
nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust
my hand into his side, I will not believe."
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas
with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in
the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (John 20:26 Appearances
of Christ, After HIS Resurrection, At Other Times, To The
Eleven, Sacred Seasons, The Sabbatical Seasons, The Lord's Day,
Observed From the First By The Christian Church).
Thomas loved Jesus and was pleased with the fulfillment of
prophecy concerning the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus warns
Thomas against faithlessness, and exhorts him to believe and
accept the truth by faith rather than by sight.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my
hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side:
and be not faithless, but believing. (John 20:27 Appearances of
Christ After HIS Resurrection, At Other Times, To the Eleven).
Are there any doubters today? Are there any that are missing
blessings of spiritual revelation, because they are expecting
and desiring to see something visible, as a symbol of God's
presence, before they accept HIM?
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God, (John
20:28 Christ's Divinty, HE IS Called God).
Jesus is not impatient with Thomas, nor is HIS wrath kindled
against him: he is not pronouncing upon him any form of doom,
but simply showing him that there is room for improvement.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou
hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have
believed. (John 20:29 FAITH, Is Of Different Degrees).
CHRIST'S MIRACLES & PURPOSES OF MIRACLES ON RECORD:
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his
disciples, which are not written in this book: (John 20:30)
THE PROMISE, ADVANTAGES OF SCRIPTURE, SANCTIFYING, SAVING &
PURPOSES OF MIRACLES ON RECORD:
The Promise: Everlasting Life and Heaven Promised.
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life
through his name. (John 20:31)
Thomas was skeptical and Peter was impulsive. They both had to
be tested and tried before permanently. Simon Peter and his
brother Andrew were fishermen, like James and John, the sons of
Zebedee, and it was characteristic of Jesus to make approaches,
by the way of natural endeavors.
When Jesus was being tried Peter tried to keep his promise and
follow him, but the human part became weak and resulted in his
denail, thrice upon accusation by the enemies.
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son
of Jonas, lovest thou me more than thee? He saith unto thim,
Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him,
Feed my lambs. (John 21:15 Apostle Peter And Final Charge to
Him).
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas,
lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (John 21:16
Apostle Peter And Final Charge to HIM).
When Peter declared, with an attitude of grief, that he did love
the Master and that his denial did not mean permanent
separation, Jesus again told him to feed HIS sheep. The work of
sharing, praying, praising, teaching, missions, preaching,
witnessing the good news is important, and no man putting his
hand to the plow should turn back (Luke 9:62).
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest
thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third
time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest
all things; thou knowest that I love thee, Jesus saith unto him,
Feed my sheep. (John 21:17 Christ Possess the Attributes of God,
IS Omniscient).
Scripture text/reference taken from:
Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc, KJV, 1970, Mt., Juliet, Tn,
USA, 37122
The Southwestern Company, KJV, 1934 Edition, Copyrights 1895 by
J R Jones, 1902 by J R Jones, 1926 by National Publishing ,
Nashville, Tn
The Precious Promise Bible, KJV, Copyright 1915/1908 By The John
C. Winston Co., Entered 1915/1908 At Stationer's Hall, All
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