1. The resurrection of Jesus – John 20 1. The resurrection of Jesus – is it true? a. An empty tomb - no body only grave clothes b. The appearances of Jesus Mt.28:17; Acts 1:3; 1 Cor.15:5-8 c. The disciples’ transformation – Acts d. The change of the day of worship e. The growth of the Church

2. 2. The resurrection – what does it change? a. The sorrow of Mary – v.11-18 - Jesus is alive. He is with us - Jesus has gone before us – resurrection body b. The fear of the disciples – v.19-23 - Jesus gives them peace – v.19,21 - Jesus re-commissions them – v.21-23

3. 3 great fears a. Fear of judgment b. Fear of death – John 11:25,26 c. Fear of opposition - Jesus has overcome our enemies – John 16:33 - Jesus has given us the Spirit – John 20:23

4. c. The doubts of Thomas – v.24-29 Thomas refuses to believe. Jesus challenges him to:- - touch him –v.27 - believe For Thomas – “Seeing is believing” For us – “Believing is seeing”

5. Doubts can be overcome if:- a. They are honest doubts – e.g. Thomas b. You are prepared to investigate – Jer.29:13 c. You are prepared to believe

6. 3. What should I do? There are different responses:- a. Ignore the resurrection b. Investigate c. Trust in Jesus d. Share the good news with others