Credits Study of Mark: Chris Reeves Maps: History and Geography of the Bible Story General Information Compiled by Jack Wheeler – Clovis Ca 1

The Life of Christ Matthew Mark Luke John 2

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 4 John 20: But Mary was standing without at the tomb weeping: so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; 12 and she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholds Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 5

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 6

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 7 Luke 24: and returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles. 11 And these words appeared in their sight as idle talk; and they disbelieved them.

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 8

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 9

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 10 Luke 24:12 But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he sees the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass. Luke 24:34 34 saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness 11

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 13 Luke 24: And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem. 14 And they communed with each other of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:13-35 A burning desire to hear God’s word 14

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:13-35 A burning desire to hear God’s word 5. Ten disciples (Judas -Thomas absent) John 20:

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 16 John 20: When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit:

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:13-35 A burning desire to hear God’s word 5. Ten disciples (Thomas absent), John 20:19-22 Unbelief is unacceptable, and fear must give way to peace 17

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:13-35 A burning desire to hear God’s word 5. Ten disciples (Thomas absent), John 20:19-22 Unbelief is unacceptable, and fear must give way to peace 6. Eleven disciples (Thomas present) John 20:

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 19 John 20: The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But Thomas said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and see my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and put it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances AppearanceLesson 1. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Don’t hold Jesus to the earth, he must ascend into heaven to reign there 2. The other women, Luke 24:9-11 You may tell others the truth, but they may not believe you; tell them anyway 3. Peter, Luke 24:12,34 Peter begins his journey back to faithfulness (see Luke 22:32) 4. Two Emmaeus travelers, Luke 24:13-35 A burning desire to hear God’s word 5. Ten disciples (Thomas absent), John 20:19-22 Unbelief is unacceptable, and fear must give way to peace 6. Eleven disciples (Thomas present), John 20:25-28 Faith is rational and reasonable; faith is based upon the evidence of eyewitness testimony 20

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 (1-4) Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 21

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 22 John 21:1-4 1 After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifested himself on this wise. 2 There was together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing. 4 But when day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 (1-4) Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 23

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 24

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 25 Matthew 28: But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 26

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 27

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 28 1 Corinthians 15:6 then he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep;

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 29

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 30

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 31 1 Corinthians 15:7 then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles;

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 One could not fake a resurrection, but James would know what his own brother looked like Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 32

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 One could not fake a resurrection, but James would know what his own brother looked like 11. Disciples who watched Jesus ascend into heaven, Acts 1:9-11 Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 33

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 34 Acts 1: And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they were looking stedfastly into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 who also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye looking into heaven? this Jesus, who was received up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye beheld him going into heaven.

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 One could not fake a resurrection, but James would know what his own brother looked like 11. Disciples who watched Jesus ascend into heaven, Acts 1:9-11 Jesus is coming again just like he left! Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 35

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 One could not fake a resurrection, but James would know what his own brother looked like 11. Disciples who watched Jesus ascend into heaven, Acts 1:9-11 Jesus is coming again just like he left! 12. Saul of Tarsus, Acts 9:22,26 Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 36

Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 37 Acts 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ. Acts 9:26 26 And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

AppearanceLesson 7. Seven disciples on the Sea of Galilee, Peter in particular, John 21:1-23 Following Jesus involves genuine love and focusing on your own responsibilities 8. Eleven disciples, Matthew 28:16-20 The Lord’s work is not finished – go into all the world and preach the gospel 9. Five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6 Five hundred eyewitness confirmed the truthfulness of the resurrection 10. James the Lord’s brother, 1 Corinthians 15:7 One could not fake a resurrection, but James would know what his own brother looked like 11. Disciples who watched Jesus ascend into heaven, Acts 1:9-11 Jesus is coming again just like he left! 12. Saul of Tarsus, Acts 9:22,26 Quit fighting against God, you won’t win! Change, and use your life for the Lord! Lessons from the Resurrection Appearances 38