Summary of John 20:19-23
Jesus appeared to his disciples in a locked room. He showed them his hands and side, and they were overjoyed.
He breathed the Holy Spirit on them and commissioned them to the world.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23
10a) He spoke calming words. He showed them his wounds, so they would have faith. He gifted them with the Holy Spirit to guide them in this world.
b) By always being there for me, leading me to the next step in life, providing for me, and strengthening me.
11) He bore the wounds he received. He ate and drank. Jesus’ resurrection of his physical body proves he conquered death and washed us of our sins.
12) Their honor and opportunity: They are gifted with the Holy Spirit to not make disciples of others.
Their authority: They have the full authority of Christ to continue his saving work, to forgive, and to warn.
Their power to accomplish His commission: Jesus gave them the Holy Spirit to accomplish his work.
Their message: This would be a message of forgiveness and salvation.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23
Love how Jesus’ appearance is as miraculous as his life and resurrection. He always gives us everything we need to get through life.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23
The same day that Mary found the tomb empty, Jesus appears to his disciples here. On this day, he appears to five groups of people:
- Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18).
- Other women (Matthew 28:9-10).
- Two men on the road to Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-32).
- Peter (Luke 24:33-35, 1 Corinthians 15:5).
- Here, to the disciples (John 20:19-23).
Jesus appeared miraculously bringing peace.
Disciples are sent after the pattern of Jesus. Jesus gave his disciples the ability to carry out their mission, likes he gives all of us the ability to carry out ours.
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