THE APPEARANCE OF JESUS AFTER HIS RESURRECTION
Garden of Gethsemane – Near the tomb
- Mary Magdalene (Mat. 28:1, Mark 16:1 , John 20:10-18)
- Mary – mother of James (Mark 16:-1-3)
Road to Emmaus
3. Two disciples (Luke 24:13-15)
Locked room in Jerusalem
4. Eleven disciples (John 20:19-25)
5. Twelve disciples (John 20:26-29)
Sea of Galilee in Tiberias
6. Seven disciples – they were fishing there (John 21:1-14)
7. Peter – Jesus asked him 3 times: “Do you truly love me?” (John 21:15-19)
Mountain in Galilee
8. All disciples – Giving of the Great Commission (Mat. 28:16-20)
Probably in Jerusalem or Galilee
9. More than 500 brothers (1 Corinthians 15:6)
10. James – half-brother of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7)
Mount of Olives (Acts 1:3-9)
11. Apostles – the gift of the Holy Spirit to be given (Acts 1″3-9)
Road to Damascus
12. Paul – Jesus spoke to him from heaven: “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” (Acts 9:1-19)
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST:
The Resurrection of Jesus demonstrates God’s victory over sin and death. We must live a meaningful and holy life of love, compassion and forgiveness that brings glory to God.
The Resurrection proves that God’s death is sufficient for your salvation. Believe in Him and accept Him as your personal Savior.
The Resurrection gives us assurance of our own resurrection in the future.