The Resurrection: Luke 24, John 20+21 Source: The Bible- The King James Version
Commentary: These stories are about Jesus rising from the dead, then showing himself to prove his ascension into Heaven. One of the most important components to this story is the loyalty of the disciples to Jesus. These stories are similar to the story of Adonis in Greek mythology. He was killed but was resurrected by Zeus, the God figure. There are many other examples of resurrection in Greek mythology such as the resurrection of Persephone in the spring. It is a common way of showing loyalty and godly elements.
- They moved the stone in front of the tomb, but the body was not there.
- Like Jesus had said, he would rise on the third day.
- The people said that they had seen a vision of angels.
- Moses and the prophets said that Jesus had broken and blessed the bread, saying that it was his body.
- The LORD appeared to Simon.
- Jesus appeared to his disciples granting peace to them.
- The sepulchre and Simon Peter went to Jesus's empty tomb.
- They realized that he rose from the dead.
- Mary Magdalene thought that someone had taken his body.
- She saw Jesus and told the disciples.
- Jesus revealed himself to his disciples.
- Thomas was not there when Jesus revealed himself, so he did not believe it when the disciples told him that they had seen the LORD.
- Jesus told the disciples where to fish. They realized that it was the LORD and they had a feast.
Commentary: These stories are about Jesus rising from the dead, then showing himself to prove his ascension into Heaven. One of the most important components to this story is the loyalty of the disciples to Jesus. These stories are similar to the story of Adonis in Greek mythology. He was killed but was resurrected by Zeus, the God figure. There are many other examples of resurrection in Greek mythology such as the resurrection of Persephone in the spring. It is a common way of showing loyalty and godly elements.