Bible Question (short): The Son Is Up! |
Question (full): Thank you for answering the question that I had email to u early on. May God bless u and the person who answered the question. Here attach with another set of question listed below. John 20:1-31 Purpose: To affirm the reality of the resurrection of Jesus, and to show how we can respond to people who doubt or disbelive. 1. John identifies three witnesses to the empty tomb: Mary Magdalene, Peter and "the other disciple" (John himself). What important details do we learn from each one (vv.1-9)? 2. Why is it important to prove the tomb was empty? 3.John also records three appearances of the risen Christ: to Mary Magdalene, to his disciples and to Thomas. Why do you think Mary Magdalene doesn't immediately recognize Jesus (vv.10-15)? After she does recognize him, what impresses you most about their encounter (vv.16-18)? 4. When Jesus appers to his disciples, what specific gifts and promises does he give them (vv.19-23)? What do you think is the significance of each gift or promise? 5. Finally, Jesus appears to Thomas (vv.24-29). How does Thomas's attitude-both before and after Jesus appears to him-add credibility to the resurrection? 6. How does Thomas's exclamation "My Lord and my God" (v.28) provide a fitting climax to John's Gospel? 7. What can we learn from Jesus' encounter with Thomas about helping people who have doubts about the Christian message? 8.On what evidence do you base your belief that Jesus rose from the dead? 9. Is believing that Jesus rose from the dead as important as believing that he died on the cross for our sins? Explain why or why not. 10. John tells us why he has written his Gospel in verses 30 and 31. Of all the "miraculous signs" John has included, which have been most convincing to you, and why? 11. Mary Magdalene wanted to hold on to Jesus, but Jesus sent her on a mission to tell others that he was alive. Who is someone you can tell about Jesus and his resurrection? Make a plan to talk with that person this week. Ask God to give you an opportunity to share the message. |