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Jesus appears to His disciples and Thomas

All the disciples discover that Jesus is alive.
Contributed by D.S.art
Story also available on our translated websites: German, Hindi
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Earlier that morning, three days after Jesus had died, women had visited the tomb and found it was empty. An angel had told them, ‘Jesus is alive! – Slide 1
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That evening Jesus’ friends met in a large room and locked the doors. – Slide 2
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Suddenly Jesus appeared right in the middle of them. ‘Peace be with you,’ He said. – Slide 3
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Jesus showed them the wounds in His hands and side. The disciples knew that Jesus was alive and they were so happy! – Slide 4
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One of Jesus’ friends called Thomas had not been in the room when Jesus appeared. – Slide 5
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‘Jesus is alive! We saw Him!’ Jesus’ friends told Thomas. <br/>‘I won’t believe you until I see Jesus with my own eyes,’ he said. – Slide 6
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Thomas had doubts. ‘How can anyone rise from the dead?’ he asked. ‘Unless I see the wounds in Jesus’ hands and feet I will not believe!’ – Slide 7
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A week later, the friends met in the large room once again and locked the doors. This time Thomas was with them. – Slide 8
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Suddenly Jesus was standing right there in the room, even though the door was shut! Everyone was surprised to see Him, especially Thomas. – Slide 9
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‘Don’t be frightened,’ Jesus said to Thomas. ‘It really is me. Stop doubting and believe. Thomas, touch my hands and see that I am alive.’ – Slide 10
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‘Look Thomas, here is the wound in my side,’ said Jesus. – Slide 11
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Thomas now knew that Jesus was alive! He had no doubts. ‘My Lord and my God,’ he exclaimed. – Slide 12
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Jesus replied, ‘‘Thomas, you are glad now. But you believe I am alive only because you have seen Me with your very own eyes. God is more pleased with those who believe in Me, although they have never seen Me.’ – Slide 13
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