About this episode

David Cipriano discusses the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus to the disciples and offers practical takeaways from John 20.

As Christians, we look at the Bible, and we have faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that it really happened. But in real time, the disciples didn’t always realize that Jesus would rise. Partially due to ignorance and partially due to unbelief, they thought He was just dead, never to return again. But here in John 20, we’re going to see 2 post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. And I’m going to give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage. Entire Gospel of John Playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOLL2KPAeNZqTRmJG8AGsiy5d25uDCiH8 Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and the Disciples' Fear 4:22 The Disciples' Gladness 6:27 The Disciples' Sending 12:49 Jesus Appears to Thomas and Thomas's Isolation 16:44 Thomas’s Doubt 19:48 Thomas’s Belief 22:48 The Purpose of John’s Gospel 25:14 Summary and Practical Takeaways Bible verses in this video (all in KJV): John 20:19–23, Luke 24:39–40, Psalm 23:4…

People in this episode

Host: David Cipriano

Topics covered

• resurrection
• disciples
• faith
• doubt
• Christianity
• biblical theology

Keywords

• resurrection
• disciples
• Jesus
• faith
• doubt
• John 20
• Christianity

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Books & works: John 20:19-31, Gospel of John

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