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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

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Summary of John 20:24-31

Thomas was not with the disciples when he first appeared. A week later, Christ appeared to the disciples and Thomas, and Thomas touched Jesus’ wounds and believed. Jesus blessed those who have not seen and believed.

Many other signs were performed by Jesus so that we may believe.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

13a) Thomas is very faithful to Jesus and also very inquisitive. Yet, he doubts the words of others and wants to see for himself.

b) I like to see things with my own eyes, too, and it’s hard for me to take the words of others as truth. Yet, I’m faithful, too.

14a) He saw and touched the nail marks in Jesus’ hands and the wound in his side.

b) By acknowledging Jesus as Lord and God.

15a) The purpose of his Gospel, which was to write signs of Jesus so that we may believe he is the Messiah, the Son of God.

b) To bring others to faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior so that we may have eternal life.

c) I think my faith has grown as I’ve read about the life and signs of Jesus.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

I love Thomas because he requires first-hand knowledge. Isn’t it awesome that Jesus gives us exactly what we need to grow our faith?

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 5: John 20:24-31

Thomas did not believe the testimony of these witnesses. Therefore, he made demands of Jesus.

Jesus answered Thomas’ request in mercy, grace, and kindness. Jesus still loved Thomas even though he did not believe.

Thomas was all-in once he realized who Jesus was. He proclaims him as “Lord and God.” He was honest in his unbelief and passionate in his belief.

We see Jesus conquer everything in the Book of John (sickness, death, sin). Here, he conquers unbelief.

7 Signs Recorded in the Book of John

  1. Jesus turns water into wine John 2:1-11
  2. He heals a nobleman’s son John 4:46-54
  3. He leas at the pool of Bethesda John 5:1-15
  4. He feeds the 5,000 John 6:1-14
  5. He walks on water John 6:15-21
  6. Jesus heals a blind man John 9:1-12
  7. He raises Lazarus from the dead John 11:1-44

We believe so that we may have life.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 4: John 20:19-23

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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:

  1. Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18).
  2. Other women (Matthew 28:9-10).
  3. Two men on the road to Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-32).
  4. Peter (Luke 24:33-35, 1 Corinthians 15:5).
  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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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:11-18

Mary saw two angels in the tomb. She wondered where Jesus’ body had been taken to. Then Jesus appears to her, and she recognizes him. He tells her to go to his brothers/disciples and tell them of his resurrection, which she does.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

7a) He spoke her name.

b) When Jesus speaks to me, I know it’s him, too.

8 ) He was telling her that he did not have much time, so she needed to get the disciples so that he could strengthen their faith and prepare them for their roles ahead.

9) It’s encouraging to hear that Jesus has risen again and that he appeared to Mary so she could be a witness.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

My favorite part is how Mary did not recognize Jesus until he said her name. Great stuff!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 3: John 20:11-18

Mary saw the two angels and was more concerned about where Jesus’ body was. She probably did not notice the linens.

She did not recognize Jesus at first. Perhaps she was too distressed or he looked a bit different.

This shows that although the eyes see, it was the voice that Mary recognized.

Mary most likely did not want to let Jesus go, but she must go and get the others.

Fun Fact: This is the first time Jesus calls the disciples “brothers.”

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

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Summary of John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to discover Jesus was missing. She ran to tell Peter and John about it. John and Peter ran to the tomb to discover it empty and the linen that Jesus had been wrapped in lying there. They both believed.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

3) She was close to Jesus since she was visiting the tomb right after his death. She trusted the disciples since she ran to tell them first.

4) Peter always plunges headfirst into situations without thinking. John, on the other hand, exercises caution and thought first.

5a) Strips of linen that Jesus had been wrapped in and the cloth that had been wrapped around his head.

b) If someone had taken the body, they would have taken the expensive linen, too, so they could sell that for money. Also, the linens were unsoiled, obviously taken off miraculously.

6a) He had to rise from the dead to conquer death and defeat sin for all of us, so we could be justified and be with God forever.

b) All the difference. I say this a lot, but it’s true. Without Jesus, I’d be nothing.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Great passage and questions! Love how it’s Mary Magdalene that first discovers Jesus had risen. So fun! I also picture the foot race between Peter and John.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene was with other women, but she was the one who ran back to tell the disciples about the empty tomb.

She had the honor of being the first witness of Jesus’ resurrection, this woman who had 7 demons cast from her (Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9). What an honor and a privilege!

The women had come to help preserve the body of Jesus.

The linens were laid in such a manner that it appeared as if the body had just vanished. Normally, grave clothes would have to be cut to be taken off the body since they would have had oils, spices, and such on them. This was, indeed, a miracle.

Both John and Peter believed, but did not yet understand the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection.

The empty tomb shows Jesus’ victory over death.

Fun Fact: John never mentioned himself by name in his Gospel.

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