112 The Surprise Visit

John 20:19-29; Luke 24:36-43, TBC Book Two, Chapter 112
I don’t believe it!” Thomas said. “I’ve heard enough for one day.” And then he left. 

The Eleven had gathered secretly with other disciples. They made sure their upper room meeting place was locked. Ever since the stone was moved from the tomb, rumors began spreading about Jesus. Some said the disciples had stolen his body. Others said he had risen from the dead—a rumor that infuriated the chief priests. They were sure his disciples had started that story. 

Truth was, the disciples could not even agree among themselves. Four of them claimed to have seen him this very day. The rest of them did not know what to think.

The two disciples who had just returned from Emmaus were still describing what had happened, when suddenly, a figure appeared in the middle of the room. They were terrified! One of the men shouted, “It’s a ghost! . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 112, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: ‘Blessed are those who have not seen . . . and yet believe.’—Jesus
     A promise to cling to: “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect . . . Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:1, 8-9 NIV
     A praise to fill you: When You Believe   Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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