Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ appeared to various groups and individuals on several occasions after his death, prior to his ascension into heaven. John 20:10-18The resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ on the third day See also To Mary Magdalene Mark 16:9-11Matthew 28:1-10 To the women at the tomb pp Mk 16:1-8 Luke 24:34pp Lk 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:5To Peter Mark 16:12-13Luke 24:13-16,30-32 To the two travellers to Emmaus Mark 16:14To the disciples in the upper room pp Lk 24:36 pp Jn 20:19 See also Further appearances of Jesus Christ John 20:26To the disciples in the upper room 1 Corinthians 15:5John 21:1 See also Other appearances Matthew 28:16-171 Corinthians 15:6-7 Mark 16:19 Luke 24:50-51 Jesus Christ appears at his ascension Acts 1:9John 20:26 Jesus Christ's resurrection body It was different from his pre-crucifixion body See also Mark 16:12This suggests that the resurrected body of Jesus Christ was not restricted by natural laws: closed doors provided no barrier to Jesus Christ's bodily appearance to his disciples. John 20:14,19The failure to recognise Jesus Christ may be an indication of his changed appearance but also might emphasise the disciples' own sorrow and lack of faith Luke 24:39pp Lk 24:36 See also It was a body of flesh and blood Luke 24:42-43John 20:20 John 16:16 Jesus Christ foretold his resurrection appearances Luke 24:37Responses to Jesus Christ's resurrection appearances See also Fear and alarm Matthew 28:10Mark 16:11 See also Doubt and disbelief Matthew 28:17Mark 16:13-14 Luke 24:11-12 John 20:9,13-14,25 Matthew 28:8 See also Belief and joy Luke 24:31-32,41John 20:16,18,27-29 Matthew 28:9 See also Understanding and worship Luke 24:8,45-47John 2:22 Acts 2:31-33 John 20:28-29 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection appearances See also They gave proof of Jesus Christ's deity Luke 24:31-34John 20:8 Acts 10:41-42 1 Corinthians 15:17 See also Christian life and faith depend on the trustworthiness of the witnesses' testimony John 20:31Acts 3:15 Romans 1:4 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 1 Thessalonians 4:14 1 Peter 1:3 See also 2505 Christ, ascension2560 Christ, resurrection 5624 witnesses to Christ 9311 resurrection, of Jesus Christ |
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