THE RISEN CHRIST
John 20:1-31
Key Verse 20:29 “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”
1. What was the reaction of Mary, Peter and John when they discovered that the tomb was empty? (1-4) Even though John and Peter saw the evidence of resurrection, why didn’t they understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead? (7-9)
2. Why was Mary crying? (11-15) How did the risen Jesus help her to overcome her sorrow? (16-17) What does Jesus mean by saying, “Do not hold on to me… I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God”? (17)
3. Even after receiving Mary’s good news, why were the disciples still fearful? (19) How did the risen Jesus help them to overcome their fear? (19-22; cf. 2 Timothy 1:7)
4. What is the significance of Jesus’ appearing in his physical resurrection body? (19-20, 26-27; cf. Luke 24:39-42, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44)
5. How did the risen Jesus help Thomas to overcome his doubt? (24-27) What is the significance of Thomas’ confession? (28)
6. What blessing does Jesus give to us who have not seen Jesus with our physical eyes, but have read this book and believed in Jesus? (29-31)