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Jesus appears to His disciples

Jesus is alive!
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That day, two disappointed followers of Jesus, walking from Jerusalem to nearby Emmaus, find themselves in a discussion with a passer-by about the execution of Jesus. <br/>Passer-by: ‘Don’t you believe the prophets then? Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer to enter his glory? It was already written in the Scriptures. Everything in there is about Him.’ – Slide 1
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They stop for a meal with the passer-by. While passing the bread, their guest suddenly vanishes. <br/>They immediately know the identity of their guest. ‘That was Jesus!’ – Slide 2
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They leave immediately to find their friends in Jerusalem. <br/>Two men: ‘We’ve seen the Lord!’ <br/>Disciples: ‘Mary has as well! And Peter!’ <br/>They were meeting in a room where they had locked the doors. – Slide 3
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All of a sudden… <br/>Jesus: ‘I wish you peace!’ – Slide 4
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‘Don’t you believe it’s me? Look at my hands and feet!’ – Slide 5
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One of Jesus disciples, Thomas was not in the room. When he hears the new that Jesus is alive he refuses to believe unless he sees Jesus and examines His wounds. <br/>A week later Jesus appears to His disciples again and Thomas is present. <br/>Thomas: ‘My Lord and my God!’ <br/>Jesus: ‘Thomas you believe because you have seen me. Happy are those who have not seen me but believe.’ – Slide 6
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