Doubting Thomas.

Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:28-29) Doubting Thomas is the man we encounter in this Sunday’s Gospel reading....

Fear Turns to Joy!

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The...

Eyewitness testimony.

“Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” (1 Corinthians 15:8) In our epistle reading from 1 Corinthians 15 we find Paul, like any good detective or attorney, citing the testimony of eyewitnesses as proof to make his case. And his...

A Heavenly Banquet.

“And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death forever. . .” (Isaiah 25:7-8a) When we contemplate the resurrection of Jesus we praise God for His...

I have seen the Lord

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her. (John 20:18 ESV) John’s account of the events immediately following the resurrection of Jesus shows us the fear, confusion and joy that the...