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Jesus Appears to the Disciples
19It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. 20After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
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Roy Hession
Dennis Kinlaw
S. Lewis Johnson
Charles AlexanderSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He showed unto them his hands and his side - So it appears that his body bore the marks of the nails and the spear; and these marks were preserved that the disciples might be the more fully convinced of the reality of his resurrection.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And when he had so said, he showed them his hands and his side--not only as ocular and tangible evidence of the reality of His resurrection (See on Luk 24:37-43), but as through "the power of that resurrection" dispensing all His peace to men. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And when he had so said,.... The above salutation, in the most kind, tender, and affectionate manner: and to put them out of all pain, and that they might know certainly who he was, he showed them his hands and his side; his hands, which had been pierced with the nails, the marks of which were then to be seen; and which they all knew must be the case, since he was crucified; and his side, which was pierced with a spear, and which left a wide open wound, and which John, who was among them, was an eyewitness of. These he showed, partly to convince them that he was not a spirit, or an apparition, which at first sight they took him to be, from his sudden appearance among them, the doors being locked and barred; and partly to assure them of the truth of his resurrection, and in the same body, as well as to lead them into a view of his great love his suffering the death of the cross for them; and also to observe to them from whence that peace and happiness sprung he had just now saluted them with. It is needless to inquire, whether these marks in his hands, feet, and side, still continue; he was raised with them, that he might show them, for the reasons above given; and should they be thought to continue till all the effects of his death are wrought, since he appears in the midst of the throne and elders, a lamb, as it had been slain, and till his second coming, when they that pierced his hands and feet, and side, shall look and mourn, it is not very unreasonable: then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord; for by these marks in his hands and feet, and side, they were fully convinced, and entirely satisfied, that it was he; and that he was risen from the dead; and who now appeared to them, than which a more delightful sight could not be enjoyed by them; whereby was fulfilled, what he had foretold and promised, Joh 16:22. So a spiritual sight of Christ is always rejoicing to a disciple of his; that is, one that has learned of Christ, and learned Christ, who has believed in him, and is enabled to deny sinful, righteous, civil, worldly, and natural self, for Christ; and is made willing to take up the cross, bear it, and follow after him: a sight of Christ as God and man, of his personal beauties and excellencies, of his fulness and suitableness, as a Saviour and Redeemer, and so as to have sensible communion with him, is exceeding delightful to such an one; especially when under a sense of sin, when accused or tempted by Satan, or when Christ has been long absent, or when under affliction, and on a death bed; for Christ is a believer's all; he stands in all relations to him; and such a soul never sees Christ aright, but it receives something from him, his leaning on his breast; and who being so near his person, and allowed to use a liberty with him, everyone did not take, at the motion of Peter, asked our Lord at supper, who the person was he meant that should betray him; all this is said as descriptive of the disciple here spoken of, which leaves it without any doubt, that it was the Apostle John; and who, from Joh 21:2 appears to be one of this company, and is further confirmed at Joh 21:24.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:20 The reality of Jesus’ resurrection was quite clear. Jesus showed them the wounds from the nails and the spear. He did not feign death but conquered it. He was no phantom but a real man with a real body. He had been dead but was now alive. Jesus was fully human both in life (1:14) and in his resurrection.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
19It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. 20After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
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(Men Who Saw God) 3. the Disciples
By Roy Hession2.7K48:10The DisciplesJHN 20:20HEB 13:20In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a Christian man who encounters a group of boys from Sunday school. He quizzes one of the boys about what he has learned about Jesus, and the boy quickly recites the key facts of Jesus' life, including his crucifixion. The speaker then discusses the common belief that salvation comes from repentance and promising to be better, but argues that this approach often leads to failure and lack of peace. Instead, the speaker emphasizes the importance of resting in the fact that Jesus' blood provides perfect righteousness and that Jesus is the one who overcomes sin in our lives. The sermon concludes by highlighting the transformative power of encountering the risen Lord Jesus.
Blind to the Cross
By Dennis Kinlaw1.8K50:15Spiritual BlindnessMRK 8:17MRK 9:31JHN 20:20In this sermon, the speaker, Charles Wesley, shares his personal testimony of being trapped in sin and darkness until he encountered the light of God's truth. He emphasizes the power of God's eye, which brought a quickening ray of light that broke through his blindness and bondage. Wesley describes how his chains fell off and his heart was set free, leading him to follow God. The sermon also touches on the theme of blindness in the disciples, highlighting the contrast between the world's rejection of Jesus and the disciples' struggle to fully understand his mission.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
On the Way to the Garden
By S. Lewis Johnson6001:00:47GethsemaneZEC 13:7MAT 6:33MRK 14:26JHN 12:21JHN 20:20ROM 9:16In this sermon, the preacher shares his personal experience of being convicted by the grace of God in Jesus Christ. This transformation in his preaching greatly blessed the congregation. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the depth of Jesus Christ's saving work in order to experience true joy as a Christian. The sermon also discusses the perfection of God's Lamb and the need for believers to be vigilant against the devil. The section concludes with a focus on the denial of Peter and the lesson of exaggerated self-confidence.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples Luke 24:13-43; John 20:24-31
By David Servant0JHN 20:20David Servant preaches about Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to His disciples, highlighting how they struggled to believe until they saw Him personally and touched His wounds. Despite their doubts, Jesus physically appeared to them, proving His resurrection and comforting their hearts. Thomas, known as 'Doubting Thomas,' required physical proof of Jesus' wounds to believe, but upon seeing and touching them, he confessed Jesus as his Lord and God. The disciples' initial skepticism serves as a foundation for our faith, as their testimony of Jesus' resurrection solidifies our belief without physically seeing Him.
The Appearance of Christ in Human Nature - Part 2
By John Gill0Spiritual EnlightenmentThe Nature of Christ2SA 23:4PSA 103:1PSA 118:27PSA 119:130ISA 30:26ISA 53:2ZEC 14:7JHN 20:20GAL 2:201JN 4:10John Gill emphasizes the significance of Christ's appearance in human nature, likening it to the light of the morning and the tender grass that springs forth after rain. He explains that Christ's revelation dispels the darkness of sin and ignorance, bringing joy and clarity to believers. Gill further illustrates how Christ's righteous rule is akin to the refreshing light of dawn, promising hope and spiritual growth for His followers. He concludes by encouraging believers to appreciate the light and grace they receive from Christ, who is both their Savior and Ruler. The sermon ultimately calls for gratitude and a commitment to live as children of the light.
The Incarnation Part 7 - "The Angel"
By Charles Alexander0GEN 3:15PSA 121:4ISA 40:11LUK 2:9JHN 16:22JHN 20:20ROM 6:8HEB 12:21PE 5:4Charles Alexander preaches on the profound significance of the angelic announcement of the Lord's birth to the shepherds, emphasizing the divine inspiration of the Word that continually reveals fresh insights. He delves into the symbolism of the shepherds being chosen to receive the message, representing the Chief Shepherd, Jesus, who was born that night. The sermon highlights the humility and exaltation of Christ, born in a manger for the salvation of all people, bringing great joy and eternal hope to humanity.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He showed unto them his hands and his side - So it appears that his body bore the marks of the nails and the spear; and these marks were preserved that the disciples might be the more fully convinced of the reality of his resurrection.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And when he had so said, he showed them his hands and his side--not only as ocular and tangible evidence of the reality of His resurrection (See on Luk 24:37-43), but as through "the power of that resurrection" dispensing all His peace to men. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And when he had so said,.... The above salutation, in the most kind, tender, and affectionate manner: and to put them out of all pain, and that they might know certainly who he was, he showed them his hands and his side; his hands, which had been pierced with the nails, the marks of which were then to be seen; and which they all knew must be the case, since he was crucified; and his side, which was pierced with a spear, and which left a wide open wound, and which John, who was among them, was an eyewitness of. These he showed, partly to convince them that he was not a spirit, or an apparition, which at first sight they took him to be, from his sudden appearance among them, the doors being locked and barred; and partly to assure them of the truth of his resurrection, and in the same body, as well as to lead them into a view of his great love his suffering the death of the cross for them; and also to observe to them from whence that peace and happiness sprung he had just now saluted them with. It is needless to inquire, whether these marks in his hands, feet, and side, still continue; he was raised with them, that he might show them, for the reasons above given; and should they be thought to continue till all the effects of his death are wrought, since he appears in the midst of the throne and elders, a lamb, as it had been slain, and till his second coming, when they that pierced his hands and feet, and side, shall look and mourn, it is not very unreasonable: then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord; for by these marks in his hands and feet, and side, they were fully convinced, and entirely satisfied, that it was he; and that he was risen from the dead; and who now appeared to them, than which a more delightful sight could not be enjoyed by them; whereby was fulfilled, what he had foretold and promised, Joh 16:22. So a spiritual sight of Christ is always rejoicing to a disciple of his; that is, one that has learned of Christ, and learned Christ, who has believed in him, and is enabled to deny sinful, righteous, civil, worldly, and natural self, for Christ; and is made willing to take up the cross, bear it, and follow after him: a sight of Christ as God and man, of his personal beauties and excellencies, of his fulness and suitableness, as a Saviour and Redeemer, and so as to have sensible communion with him, is exceeding delightful to such an one; especially when under a sense of sin, when accused or tempted by Satan, or when Christ has been long absent, or when under affliction, and on a death bed; for Christ is a believer's all; he stands in all relations to him; and such a soul never sees Christ aright, but it receives something from him, his leaning on his breast; and who being so near his person, and allowed to use a liberty with him, everyone did not take, at the motion of Peter, asked our Lord at supper, who the person was he meant that should betray him; all this is said as descriptive of the disciple here spoken of, which leaves it without any doubt, that it was the Apostle John; and who, from Joh 21:2 appears to be one of this company, and is further confirmed at Joh 21:24.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:20 The reality of Jesus’ resurrection was quite clear. Jesus showed them the wounds from the nails and the spear. He did not feign death but conquered it. He was no phantom but a real man with a real body. He had been dead but was now alive. Jesus was fully human both in life (1:14) and in his resurrection.