- 1. In the Gospel of John, chapter 20, verses 19 to 29, we encounter a profoundly transformational moment for the disciples following the resurrection of Jesus. On the evening of that first Easter Sunday, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the disciples, fearful and bewildered, gathered in a locked room. They were reeling from the trauma of their leader’s crucifixion and uncertain about what the future held for them. Suddenly, amidst their despair, Jesus appeared among them, greeting them with the comforting words, 'Peace be with you.' This unexpected apparition was not merely a ghostly vision but a tangible and physical presence; He showed them His hands and side, bearing the marks of His suffering, thereby affirming His identity as the crucified Messiah. The room erupted in joy as the disciples recognized their Lord, overwhelmed by the reality of His resurrection. Jesus then commissioned them, saying, 'As the Father has sent me, I am sending you,' and He breathed on them, imparting the Holy Spirit to empower their mission. However, not all were present that evening; Thomas, one of the twelve, was missing. When he later heard the astonishing news of Jesus' return, he struggled with doubt, famously exclaiming that he would not believe unless he could touch Jesus’ wounds. A week later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time specifically addressing Thomas. He invited him to place his fingers in the wounds and to believe. Overwhelmed by this personal encounter, Thomas proclaimed, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus, affirming Thomas’s faith, spoke a profound blessing upon those who would believe without seeing, encapsulating the essence of faith that transcends mere sight. This passage not only highlights the incredible mercy and love of Jesus but also serves as a powerful reminder of the hope and peace that His resurrection brings to a world filled with doubt and fear.
In which book of the Bible does Jesus appear to the disciples after his resurrection?
A) John
B) Mark
C) Luke
D) Matthew
- 2. What did Jesus say to the disciples when he first appeared to them?
A) Do not fear
B) Peace be with you
C) I am here
D) Rejoice
- 3. What did Jesus show the disciples to prove he was alive?
A) His robe
B) His glory
C) His wounds
D) His crown
- 4. Who was not present when Jesus first appeared to the disciples?
A) Thomas
B) Matthew
C) John
D) Peter
- 5. What did Jesus breathe on the disciples?
A) Fresh air
B) A blessing
C) Life
D) The Holy Spirit
- 6. What was Thomas also known as?
A) Didymus
B) Levi
C) Judas
D) Simon
- 7. What did Thomas proclaim after seeing Jesus?
A) I am blessed
B) My Lord and my God
C) I see you now
D) I believe you
- 8. What sacrament is often associated with Jesus showing His wounds?
A) Confirmation
B) Baptism
C) Communion
D) Confession
- 9. Who was the first disciple to see the risen Jesus?
A) Peter
B) Mary Magdalene
C) James
D) John
- 10. Where were the disciples when Jesus appeared to them?
A) At the Sea of Galilee
B) On a mountain
C) In the temple
D) In a locked room
- 11. What did Jesus give the disciples besides the Holy Spirit?
A) Blessings for prosperity
B) Authority to forgive sins
C) Power over evil spirits
D) Physical treasures
- 12. How did the disciples recognize Jesus?
A) By his height
B) By his words and actions
C) By his clothing
D) By his voice
- 13. What did the disciples feel when Jesus appeared to them?
A) Anger
B) Indifference
C) Sadness
D) Joy and fear
- 14. How many days after His resurrection did Jesus appear to the disciples?
A) Three days
B) Forty days
C) On the first day
D) Seventy days
- 15. What day of the week did Jesus first appear to the disciples after His resurrection?
A) Saturday
B) Sunday
C) Friday
D) Monday
- 16. What often symbolizes peace in the Bible, as mentioned by Jesus?
A) The greeting
B) The bread
C) The wine
D) The water
- 17. What does the name 'Thomas' mean?
A) Fisher
B) Servant
C) Twin
D) Leader
- 18. What did Jesus refer to when he said 'blessed are those who have not seen yet have believed'?
A) Faith
B) Happiness
C) Sight
D) Wisdom
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