John 20

PART VII (A).CHAPTER 20THE TRIUMPH OF JESUS IN HIS RESURRECTION

1. At the empty sepulchre (John 20:1-10).

2. Mary of Magdala and the Saviour (John 20:11-18).

3. The risen Lord’s first appearance to the ten disciples. (1) The greeting of peace; (2) their apostolic mission; (3) an effusion of the Spirit as an earnest of the fuller outpouring;

(4) the power to bind and loose (John 20:19-23).

4. The unbelief of Thomas (John 20:24-25).

5. Christ’s appearance to the ten and Thomas, whose doubts are vanquished, and who acknowledges the Godhead of Jesus (John 20:26-28).

6. The blessedness of faith (John 20:29).

7. The purpose of this Gospel clearly stated—life through believing (John 20:30-31).

Synoptic parallels.—Chap. John 20:1-18 : Matthew 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12. Joh. 20:19-23; Mark 16:12-14; Luke 24:36-44.