John 20

Commentary

John chapter 20 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the power of the resurrection. It begins with Mary Magdalene going to the tomb of Jesus early in the morning, only to find it empty. She runs to tell the disciples, who come to the tomb and find it empty as well. Peter and John then enter the tomb and find the burial cloths, but no body. The chapter then shifts to the evening, when the disciples are gathered together in a room, and Jesus appears to them. He shows them his hands and side, and they rejoice to see him. He then gives them the power to forgive sins, and commissions them to go out and spread the gospel. The chapter ends with Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, who had been weeping at the tomb. He calls her by name, and she recognizes him. He then sends her to tell the disciples that he has risen. John chapter 20 is a powerful reminder of the power of faith and the power of the resurrection. It shows us that even in the face of death, Jesus is still alive and still working in the world. It also reminds us that we have been given the power to forgive sins, and to go out and spread the gospel. Finally, it shows us that Jesus is still calling us by name, and that he is still with us, even in our darkest moments.