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==== I. Christ’s Actions on Earth After Rising from the Grave ====

===== 1. The Resurrection Itself =====
* Matthew 28:1–10 – The empty tomb; Jesus appears to the women
* Mark 16:1–8 – The stone rolled away
* Luke 24:1–12 – Angels announce He is risen
* John 20:1–18 – Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

: “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.”
: (Luke 24:5–6)

===== 2. Physical Appearances & Proof of Bodily Resurrection =====

Jesus is tangible, recognizable, yet transfigured in capacity.
* Luke 24:13–35 – Road to Emmaus (Scripture opened; recognition in the breaking of bread)
* Luke 24:36–43 – Appears to the disciples; eats fish
* John 20:19–23 – Appears in a locked room; breathes the Holy Spirit
* John 20:24–29 – Thomas touches His wounds

: “Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
: (Luke 24:39)

===== 3. Instruction, Teaching, and Opening Understanding =====
* Luke 24:44–49 – Opens their understanding of Scripture
* Acts 1:3 – Appears over forty days, speaking of the Kingdom of God

: “Being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.”
: (Acts 1:3)

===== 4. Commissioning & Authority =====
* Matthew 28:16–20 – The Great Commission
* Mark 16:15–18 – Signs following belief
* John 21:15–19 – Restoration and commissioning of Peter

: “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
: (Matthew 28:18)

===== 5. The Ascension (Final Earthly Action) =====
* Luke 24:50–53 – Blesses them and ascends
* Acts 1:9–11 – Taken up before their eyes

: “This same Jesus… shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
: (Acts 1:11)