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Lesson 47

Topic: Jesus Appeared unto the Disciples after Resurrection

Memory Verse: "Peace be unto you: as my father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John 20:21)

Lesson Reading: John 20: 18-31

Central truth: Christ's ascension into heaven, there, to plead for us, is likewise as unspeakable comfort.

Aim of lesson: To reveal Christ as a living Saviour and Redeemer.

Introduction: This world is not our home, and not a resting place for the saints. Our eyes, focus, hopes and desires must be on another world, and should be upon our hearts, where Christ sits at the Right hand of God, the Father.

Lesson Exposition:

1. Peace and strength to the fearful disciples. John 20:18- 24

(i) Every word of Christ which is received in the heart by faith, comes accompanied by this Divine breathing, and without this there is neither light nor life.

(ii) When we assemble in Christ's name, especially on His holy day, He will meet with us, and speak peace to us.

(iii) The disciples of Christ should endeavor to build up one another in their most holy faith, both by repeating what they have heard to those that were absent, and by making known what they have experienced.

2. The unbelieving and doubting disciple. John 20:25-31

(i) There is not an unbelieving word in our tongues, nor thoughts in our minds, that is not known to the Lord Jesus, and He was pleased to Himself even to Thomas, rather than leave him in his unbelief.

(ii) Thomas was ashamed of his unbelief, and cried out, "my Lord and my God affection, as one that might.", He spoke with took hold of Christ with all his the duty of those who read and hear the gospel,

(iii) It is embrace the doctrine of Christ, and the record concerning him. 1 John 5:11

Conclusion: There were other signs and proofs of our Lord's resurrection, but these were committed to writing, that all might believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Saviour of sinners, and the Son of God, and by faith

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Lesson 44

Topic: Jesus is Laid in the Sepulchre

Memory Verse: "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to burry." (John 19:40)

Lesson Reading: John 19:36-42

Central Truth: When God has work to do, He can find out such as are proper to do it.

Aim of Lesson: To know that impacts the dead was created.

Introduction: Christ was buried in the sepulchre. Here is the sun of Righteousness set for a while, to rise again in greater glory, and then to set no more.

LESSON EXPOSITION

1. Personalities at His Burial. John 19:36-40
(i) Joseph of Arimiathea was a disciple of Christ in secret - Disciples should openly own themselves.

(ii) The embalming was done by Nichodemus, a secret friend to Jesus, though not his constant follower.

Note: These two rich men showed the value they had for the person of Christ and His doctrine, and that it was not lessened by the reproach of the cross.

(a) When God has work to do, He can find out such as are proper, fit and qualified to do it.
(b) We must do our duty as the present day and opportunity are, and leave it to God to fulfil His promises in His own way and His own time.

2. The site of the sepulchre. John 19:41-42
(i) The grave of Jesus was appointed with the wicked, as was the case of those who suffered as criminals; but He was with them-in His death, as prophesied, (Isa. 53:9)

(ii) He was buried in a new sepulchre; therefore, it could not be said that it was not He but some other that rose

Conclusion: We are here taught not to be particular as to the place of our burial.