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JOHN
copestone of the gospels by Dr. Lloyd T. Anderson
parted unto them—w . 22-23 3. To Thomas and the disciples— w . 24-29. Thomas’ previous ab sence and his professed unbelief —w . 24-25. Jesus appears to offer Thomas evidence—w . 26- 27. The answer to the evidence: “My Lord and my God”—w . 28-29. C. The climax of John’s story and the purpose for which he wrote w . 30-31. John Chapter 21 II. The Christian radius of service: til He come —John 21. He now appears the third time to His disciples (w . 1, 2, 14) and His disciples are taught a les son of service. A. No real service without Christ — w .3-14. The old life means: Back to the old ways of life; Fruitless effort of fishing; yet the Saviour knows and He tenderly cares — w . 4, 5. Jesus turns failure into success — w . 6-11. Believers are saved with Him alone — vv. 12-14. B. Without love to Him, there can be no real service — w . 15-17. It is at this point that Jesus brings about the test of Peter’s love and his humility. C. The personal will and appointment of Christ is vital to real service — w . 18-23. The death of Peter is fore cast — w . 18-19. Peter daringly asks about the program of Jesus for John—vv. 20-21. John, the gospel narrator reveals the personal testimony —w . 24-25. 22
John Chapter 20 I. The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ —John 20. His resurrection has been verified to be true by the most credible and trustworthy testimony. A. The Evidence of The Tomb That Was Empty—w . 1-10. 1. Witnessed by Mary Magdalene —vv. 1 and 2. 2. Witnessed by Peter and John— 3-10. They “beheld”. — This means that they were eyewit nesses of this cataclysmic event. A. They saw the stone rolled away. B. They saw that the tomb was empty. 3. They saw that the grave clothes were lying in order. Their testi mony was greatly strengthened by the fact that this was con trary to their human expecta tion—w . 2, 9. B. The Evidence of the Appearance of a Christ who is alive—w . 11-29. 1. To Mary Magdalene—w . 11-18. The love that kept her at .the tomb is rewarded—w . 11-13. Jesus is identified by His voice —w . 16 and 17. His purpose is revealed—v. 17. Mary Magda lene’s testimony to the disciples —v. 18. 2. To the disciples—w . 19-23. The evidence of His hands and His side—v. 20. This is the basis of their peace and joy—vv. 19 and 20. Peace is experienced through sharing His service— v. 21. The Holy Spirit is im
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