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b. Go to my brothers and tell them I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and to your God , 20.17.

9. Mary’s announcement to the disciples: “I have seen the Lord” – and that he had said these things to her, 20.18.

C. Jesus appears to the disciples, 20.19-23.

1. On the evening of the Sunday morning resurrection, 20.19

2. The disciples behind locked doors for fear of the Jews, 20.19

3. Jesus comes and stands among them , 20.19c.

4. Jesus displays the signs of his actual identity, 20.20.

a. He spoke to them: Peace be with you.

b. Physical proof: He showed them his hands and his side.

5. The disciples’ joy: They were glad when they saw the Lord , 20.20.

6. Jesus’ further word, 20.21-23

a. “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you, ” 20.21.