The Resureection and Appearance of Jesus
The Resureection and Appearance of Jesus
The Resureection and Appearance of Jesus
OBJECTIVES
1. Define resurrection
2. Discuss the resurrection of Jesus
3. Highlight the significance of Jesus’ resurrection
4. Narrate the resurrection of Jesus according to the Gospel (Matthew, Mark,
Luke and John)
“You seek Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here, see
the place where they laid him. But go tell his disciple and Peter that he is going
before them to Galilee”.
When the disciples, Peter and John heard that Jesus had risen from the dead, they
ran to the tomb. They went inside and saw the linen that was used to wrap the
body of Jesus but there was no sign of Jesus himself. The disciples had seen for
themselves that Jesus had risen. Jesus was alive again.
Jesus conquered death by his resurrection from the dead. This action is a sign of
God’s victory over death. This victory was made possible because Jesus is divine.
This victory is our hope for eternal life after we die. Christians all over the world
celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead during the time of Easter.
THE APPEARANCES OF JESUS AFTER THE RESURRECTION (Matthew 28: 16 _ 20)
Jesus made several appearances after his resurrection from the dead. He made
different appearances in Jerusalem and its surrounding and also in Galilee. These
various appearances are recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
(ASSIGNMENT: Read up the scriptures above and identify the different incidents)
Jesus appeared to his disciples in order to strengthen their faith in him. Their faith
was shaken Jesus was arrested, tried and crucified. They thought they would not
see him again. They were encouraged to rededicate themselves to the cause of
Jesus Christ that is the salvation of the whole world.