SPECIAL TOPIC: JESUS' POST RESURRECTION APPEARANCES

Jesus showed himself to several people to confirm His resurrection.

1. the women at the tomb, Matt. 28:9
2. the eleven disciples at the set meeting in Galilee, Matt. 28:16
3. Simon, Luke 24:34
4. the two on the road to Emmaus, Luke 24:15
5. disciples in the upper room, Luke 24:36
6. Mary Magdalene, John 20:15
7. ten disciples in the upper room, John 20:20
8. eleven disciples in the upper room, John 20:26
9. seven disciples at the Sea of Galilee, John 21:1
10. Cephas (Peter), 1 Cor. 15:5
11. the Twelve (Apostles), 1 Cor. 15:5
12. 500 brethren, 1 Cor. 15:6 combined with Matt. 28:16-17
13. James (His earthly family), 1 Cor. 15:7
14. all the apostles, 1 Cor. 15:7
15. Paul, 1 Cor. 15:8 (Acts 9)

 Obviously some of these refer to the same appearance. Jesus wanted them to know for sure He was alive!

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