Tuesday 23 April 2024

Jesus’s Post-Resurrection Appearances

Resurrection Sunday, in and near Jerusalem 

To Mary Magdalene in the garden outside the tomb; early morning (John 20:11-18) 
To Mary Magdalene and the other Mary returning from the tomb; early morning (Matthew 28:1-10) 
To two disciples on the road to Emmaus, about 7 miles (11 km) from Jerusalem; late afternoon (Luke 24:13-35) 
To Peter privately (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5) 
To all the apostles except Thomas in a locked room; evening (John 20:19-23) 


A Week Later, in Jerusalem 

To all the apostles, including Thomas, in a locked room (John 20:26-29) 


Later, Likely in Galilee 

To the 11 apostles and a group of more than 500 believers (1 Corinthians 15:6) 
To the apostles and others on a mountain; perhaps the same occasion as 1 Corinthians 15:6 (Matthew 28:16-20) 
To James, probably in Galilee (1 Corinthians 15:7) 


The 40th Day, near Bethany 

Jesus was taken up bodily into heaven as the apostles watched (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-10) 


On the Road to Damascus 

To Paul (Acts 9:1-16; 1 Corinthians 15:8) 


Future 

The Lord Jesus will return bodily and visibly to stand on the Mount of Olives (Zechariah 14:4; Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7)

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