John’s Gospel Lesson 30
GO AND TELL THEM
John 20:1-31
Key Verse: 20:17
What was the time of this event? (1a) Who went to Jesus’ tomb and what did she see? (1b) What was her immediate reaction? (2) At hearing Mary Magdalene how did Peter and John react? (3-4)
What did the disciples discover in the tomb? (5-7)? What does this fact tell about Jesus? What did John think about what he saw? What was that the disciples didn’t know about yet? (8-9)
After the disciples went home, what did Mary do? (10-13) Why was Mary crying? Why couldn’t she recognize Jesus and when did recognize him? (14-16) Read verse 17. What mission did Jesus give Mary? (17-18) How does this word of God give hope to the disciples?
What is the time and place of this event? (19) How did Jesus appear to the disciples who closed the door out of fear? (19-20) Why did Mary’s testimony make no difference to the disciples? How was the atmosphere of the room changed? Why?
Read verse 21-23. What mission did he give the disciples? How did he equip them for the task? How is forgiveness related to their mission? Why is it so important?
Who was missing from the room when Jesus visited first? (24) Why didn’t Thomas believe the other disciples’ testimony? (25) How did Jesus plant faith in him? (26-27) What was Thomas’ confession? (28) In what way is this a fitting climax to John’s gospel?
What blessing does Jesus give to us who have not seen Jesus with physical eyes, but have believed in Jesus? (29) What is the purpose which the author wrote this gospel? (30-31)