THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
1 Corinthians 15:5-11
Matthew 28:9-15

“… he was seen ...”

THE EYEWITNESSES OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION

Not only did the Scriptures testify of Christ’s resurrection, there were also numerous appearances of Christ after His resurrection. The Scriptures gave us twelve such appearances:

• First appearance: To Mary Magdalene alone at the tomb (John 20:11-18; Mark 16:9-11)

• Second appearance: To the women leaving the empty tomb (Matt 28:1-10)

• Third appearance: To Peter (Luke 24:33-35; 1 Cor 15:5)

• Fourth appearance: To the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-57; Mark 16:12)

• Fifth appearance: To the Apostles, except Thomas, behind closed doors (John 20:19-25; Luke 24:36-49; Mark 16:14-18)

• Sixth appearance: To the Apostles with Thomas present (John 20:26-29)

• Seventh appearance: To the disciples who went fishing in Galilee. Jesus restored Peter (John 21:1-24).

• Eighth appearance: To 500 disciples at once (1 Cor 15:6)

• Ninth appearance: To the eleven disciples at Galilee (Matt 28:16-20)

• Tenth appearance: To James the Lord’s brother (1 Cor 15:7)

• Eleventh appearance: To the Eleven on the Mount of Olives forty days after the Passover (Acts 1:3-12; Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:50-53)

• Twelfth appearance: To Paul (Acts 9; 1 Cor 15:8)

The resurrection is a historical fact that cannot be denied. Yet many with hardened hearts reject this truth till today (cf. Matt 28:9-15).

THOUGHT: Jesus is alive today!
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, that I have a living Saviour.