FRIDAY, OCTAVE OF EASTER
I
Reading: Acts 4:1-12: This is the only name by which we can be saved.
John
21:1-14: Jesus stepped forward, took the bread and gave it to them, and the
same with the fish.
The Great Reality of Jesus’ Resurrection Body
Jesus
proved the great reality of His resurrection body. He showed that He really did
arise from the dead. Death had been conquered and people could live forever.
1. Jesus appeared again (v.1-3)
a.
Afterward-after
these things: proofs of the resurrection, 20:1-31
b.
To
seven disciples who were together: hiding for the fear of the authorities
c.
Peter
went fishing: to meet the need for food
d.
A
needed lesson: self-sufficiency is inadequate-must know and depend upon the
risen Lord
2. Jesus stood on the shore bodily
(v.4)
a.
An
immediate presence
b.
A
bodily presence
3. Jesus possessed supernatural
knowledge (v.5-8)
a.
He
acted on His supernatural knowledge
b.
He
was identified: “The Lord”
c.
Peter
accepted John’s word as proof and he responded
d.
The
other disciple responded and followed
4. Jesus showed the reality of the
surroundings (v.9)
a.
The
land and fire
b.
The
fish and bread
5. Jesus showed that He could see,
speak, hear and feel (v.10-11)
a.
He
instructed the disciples
b.
Peter
obeyed
c.
The
catch of fish was counted
6. Jesus showed that His body was real
(v.12-13)
a.
He
invited them to eat
b.
He
was the Lord
c.
He
himself ate
7. Conclusion: Jesus’ resurrection was
affirmed
Thought: Every genuine
believer experience the supernatural care of the risen Lord. The believer knows
the sovereign knowledge and care of the Lord in his/her own life (Mt 6:25-34)
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