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"JOHN'S GOSPEL -- CHAPTER TWENTY"
SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 21, 2009
PASTOR DAVE RING
LOS ALAMOS 1ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are continuing a "sermonic study" of the Gospel of John, and nearing the conclusion thereof. This is the next-to-last such message; on June 28th we will cover the final chapter of John.

John 20:1-9 No body where it ought to be

The tomb is open; Mary Magdalene suspects thievery
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Peter and John investigate
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Jesus' body has been unwrapped; what's going on?
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John 20:10-18 Mary Magdalene becomes the first witness

She still thinks thievery, asks two angels for explanation
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Jesus speaks; Mary believes
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Mary tells the good news to Jesus' disciples (how many?)
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John 20:19-23 Jesus appears to (some) of His disciples

Calming their fear is agenda item one
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A different account of the giving of the Holy Spirit
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John 20:24-31 Thomas catches up with the great news

Honest doubt
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Doubt erased by tangible evidence
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Next week we'll finish up with John 21. Please continue to read and study ahead!

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