The Pivotal Event of Christianity

Read and Reflect

As you read John Chapter 20, look for answers to the following questions:

• Who was the first to discover the empty tomb?

• What evidence convinced the disciples that Jesus had risen?

• How did Jesus prove his resurrection to Thomas?

What do you observe as you read John Chapter 20?

Read John 20

Daily Dive into God’s Word

Summary: In John Chapter 20, Esther Sisulu and our teacher, John Mathews, delve into the pivotal event of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and Jesus appears to her, the disciples, and especially to Thomas, who doubts until he sees Jesus himself. These eyewitness accounts and the disciples' transformative experiences provide compelling evidence of the truth of the resurrection. The chapter emphasizes the joy and amazement of Jesus' followers and reinforces the central message of the Gospel: belief in Jesus' death and resurrection brings eternal life.