John 20:1-31
"He saw
and believed" (John 20:8), "They still did not understand the Scripture
that He must rise from the dead" (John 20:9). Don't wait until you
understand everything - before you believe. Believe - and ask God to
increase your understanding, as you learn to trust Him.
* John
20:16-18 - "Mary", "Rabboni (Teacher), "I have seen the Lord." This was
more than seeing the empty tomb. This was seeing the Lord. As well as
seeing the Lord, there is hearing what He says to us and sharing it with
others.
* "The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord" (John
20:20). This joy was to be shared - in the power of the Holy Spirit
(John 20:21-23).
* John 20:24-29 - Thomas
"We have seen the Lord!" (John 20:25). Thomas needed a personal faith. What a faith - "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28).
John 20:29 - More than 'seeing is believing.'
John
20:31- This is for us. It's for now. The written Word speaks to us of
Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It calls us to put our faith in him. It
guides us towards God's glorious future - eternal 'life."
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