The Life of Christ · Foundational
The Forty Days
After His burial Jesus rose bodily on the third day, showed Himself alive to His followers for forty days, restored Peter, sent His disciples to the nations, and was taken up into heaven.
The lesson walks through the topic one card at a time. The full study is the complete written article, with its sources.
What you'll learn
1
Explain where Jesus was on the Saturday between the cross and the empty tomb, and what Scripture leaves unsaid.
2
List the resurrection appearances in a workable order, from Mary Magdalene to the ascension.
3
Harmonize the Easter accounts honestly, showing how the differences can fit without forcing them.
4
Show from Thomas and Peter how the risen Lord deals with doubt and failure.
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