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In chapter 19 we see Christ on the cross.
He was mocked (verses 1-22); He was crucified (verses 23-30); and He was buried (verses 31-42). It is interesting to contrast Christ's birth and [[death]]--He was born in poverty, and buried with the rich; He came into the world wrapped in swaddling clothes, and left wrapped in burial cloths; and at His birth people came to worship Him, and at His burial they forsook Him and even ridiculed Him.
In the Gospel of [[John]] there are three crisis events. One is when the multitude leaves [[Jesus]], after wanting to make Him King. This event is found in chapter 6. The second crisis is found in chapter 12, when the people refuse to believe in Him. The third crisis is found in chapter 19, when they crucify Him. In the first crisis the people wanted to make Him King--yet they left Him. In the second crisis they hailed Him as King--yet they rejected Him. And in the third crisis they cried out, "We have no king but Caesar,"--and they crucified Him. The entire Gospel of [[John]] is the conflict between [[faith]] and unbelief. As recorded in the third chapter, it is unbelief that causes man to be condemned; but through belief, condemnation is taken away.
Chapter 20 records three post-resurrection appearances of Christ. Each appearance brought about a different result in the lives of those who were involved. When [[Mary]] recognized the risen Saviour, she said to Him, "Rabboni: which is to say, Master." The disciples saw Christ as He came through the locked doors in His glorified body. He gave them [[peace]]--[[peace]] with [[God]], based on His sacrifice on the cross (verse 19), and [[peace]] of [[God]] that comes from His presence with us (verse 21). This is the [[peace]] that passes all understanding, and can only come to those who abide in Christ.
Next, we note the reaction of Thomas (called Didymus) when he saw Christ. He had not been present when Christ first appeared to the disciples, and he doubted the fact that Christ had risen. The name Didymus means twin. Today, Thomas has many twins. There are those who doubt Christ's resurrection. His testimony thrills us as he said, "My [[Lord]] and my [[God]]." The view of Christ's wounds won his heart.
As we review these three appearances of Christ, we can see the different results. With [[Mary]] the issue was her [[love]] for Christ. She missed Him and wanted to take care of His body. With the disciples it was hope. All their hope was gone. They were locked in their room, gathered together in fear. With Thomas the issue was [[faith]]. He would not believe unless he saw proof.
In the final chapter of this great book, we see Christ as the Master of our service and also as a Friend of sinners. We note exactly what happened between [[Peter]] and the [[Lord]], and how Christ dealt with the disobedience of [[Peter]]. Notice that three times [[Jesus]] required [[Peter]] to confirm his [[love]]. [[Peter]] denied Christ three times, and we see him confirming the fact that he loves [[Jesus]] three times also. Had [[Peter]] not met Christ here in chapter 21, and confessed his sins, we might not have met [[Peter]] again as we do in Acts 1. This should be a great encouragement to those who have stumbled and fallen while striving to serve [[God]]. [[Peter]] denied he even knew Christ. Yet, when he came with a broken heart and confessed his sins, Christ forgave him and blessed him in a greater way than ever before. We will see as we study the Book of Acts how greatly [[Peter]]'s life was magnified for the glory of [[God]].
In chapter 19 we see Christ on the cross.
He was mocked (verses 1-22); He was crucified (verses 23-30); and He was buried (verses 31-42). It is interesting to contrast Christ's birth and [[death]]--He was born in poverty, and buried with the rich; He came into the world wrapped in swaddling clothes, and left wrapped in burial cloths; and at His birth people came to worship Him, and at His burial they forsook Him and even ridiculed Him.
In the Gospel of [[John]] there are three crisis events. One is when the multitude leaves [[Jesus]], after wanting to make Him King. This event is found in chapter 6. The second crisis is found in chapter 12, when the people refuse to believe in Him. The third crisis is found in chapter 19, when they crucify Him. In the first crisis the people wanted to make Him King--yet they left Him. In the second crisis they hailed Him as King--yet they rejected Him. And in the third crisis they cried out, "We have no king but Caesar,"--and they crucified Him. The entire Gospel of [[John]] is the conflict between [[faith]] and unbelief. As recorded in the third chapter, it is unbelief that causes man to be condemned; but through belief, condemnation is taken away.
Chapter 20 records three post-resurrection appearances of Christ. Each appearance brought about a different result in the lives of those who were involved. When [[Mary]] recognized the risen Saviour, she said to Him, "Rabboni: which is to say, Master." The disciples saw Christ as He came through the locked doors in His glorified body. He gave them [[peace]]--[[peace]] with [[God]], based on His sacrifice on the cross (verse 19), and [[peace]] of [[God]] that comes from His presence with us (verse 21). This is the [[peace]] that passes all understanding, and can only come to those who abide in Christ.
Next, we note the reaction of Thomas (called Didymus) when he saw Christ. He had not been present when Christ first appeared to the disciples, and he doubted the fact that Christ had risen. The name Didymus means twin. Today, Thomas has many twins. There are those who doubt Christ's resurrection. His testimony thrills us as he said, "My [[Lord]] and my [[God]]." The view of Christ's wounds won his heart.
As we review these three appearances of Christ, we can see the different results. With [[Mary]] the issue was her [[love]] for Christ. She missed Him and wanted to take care of His body. With the disciples it was hope. All their hope was gone. They were locked in their room, gathered together in fear. With Thomas the issue was [[faith]]. He would not believe unless he saw proof.
In the final chapter of this great book, we see Christ as the Master of our service and also as a Friend of sinners. We note exactly what happened between [[Peter]] and the [[Lord]], and how Christ dealt with the disobedience of [[Peter]]. Notice that three times [[Jesus]] required [[Peter]] to confirm his [[love]]. [[Peter]] denied Christ three times, and we see him confirming the fact that he loves [[Jesus]] three times also. Had [[Peter]] not met Christ here in chapter 21, and confessed his sins, we might not have met [[Peter]] again as we do in Acts 1. This should be a great encouragement to those who have stumbled and fallen while striving to serve [[God]]. [[Peter]] denied he even knew Christ. Yet, when he came with a broken heart and confessed his sins, Christ forgave him and blessed him in a greater way than ever before. We will see as we study the Book of Acts how greatly [[Peter]]'s life was magnified for the glory of [[God]].