THE WITNESS OF THE EMPTY TOMB
John 20:1-10
In considering John's account of the Resurrection, we should remember
that it is largely supplementary to the other narratives. This Gospel
having been written long after those were in circulation, the
selection of incidents which are recorded is made for... [ Continue Reading ]
THE JOY OF THE RESURRECTION
John 20:11-18
Mary wept with hopeless sorrow, with no thought that Jesus was risen,
and anxious only to secure the body of her dear Master and Friend. It
is because we know so little of the inner meaning of events which are
happening around us, under the hand of God, th... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RISEN CHRIST BRINGS PEACE
John 20:19-25
Evidently our Lord was clothed in the spiritual body of which the
Apostle speaks, not subject to the laws governing physical life. Twice
He uttered the salutation, _Peace be unto you._ The _first_ time He
accompanied His words with the indication of His... [ Continue Reading ]
OVERCOMING DOUBT
John 20:26-31
How great the anguish of Thomas during that week, as he tossed between
hope and fear, and saw on other faces the light which he might not
share! At length Jesus came, and suited Himself to the needs of the
perplexed disciple, complying with the conditions that his po... [ Continue Reading ]