Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - John 20

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - John 20


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John 20

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Resurrection of Jesus The Empty Tomb The Resurrection The Empty Tomb The empty Tomb Joh_20:1-10 Joh_20:1-10 Joh_20:1-10 Joh_20:1-10 Joh_20:1-2 Joh_20:3-10 The Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Sees the Risen Lord Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene The Appearance to Mary Magdalene Joh_20:11-18 Joh_20:11-18 Joh_20:11-18 Joh_20:11-13 a Joh_20:11-18 Joh_20:13 b Joh_20:14-15 a Joh_20:15 b Joh_20:16 a Joh_20:16 b Joh_20:17 Joh_20:18 The Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples The Apostles Commissioned Jesus Appears to His Disciples Appearances to the Disciples Joh_20:19-23 Joh_20:19-23 Joh_20:19-23 Joh_20:19-23 Joh_20:19-23 Jesus and Thomas Seeing and Believing Jesus and Thomas Joh_20:24-29 Joh_20:24-29 Joh_20:24-29 Joh_20:24-25 a Joh_20:24-29 Joh_20:25 b Joh_20:26-27 Joh_20:28 Joh_20:29 The Purpose of the Book That You May Believe The Purpose of the Book First Conclusion Joh_20:30-31 Joh_20:30-31 Joh_20:30-31 Joh_20:30-31 Joh_20:30-31 READING CYCLE THREE

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS TO Joh_20:1-29

A. Every promise that Jesus made to the Apostles in chapters 14-17 was fulfilled on the evening of the first resurrection Sunday. See note at Joh_16:20.



B. The Gospel accounts differ in the details surrounding the resurrection because

1. they are eyewitness accounts

2. years had passed

3. each wrote to a select target group and emphasized different things (cf. Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24)



WORD AND PHRASE STUDY

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Who came to the tomb? When? Why?

2. Why had the disciples not expected the resurrection? Did anyone expect it?

3. Why did Mary not recognize Jesus?

4. Why did Jesus tell Mary not to cling to Him?

5. Explain Joh_20:22-23 in your own words.

6. Is it fair to call Thomas a doubter?

7. Define the word "believe" as it was understood in Jesus' day, not ours.