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Ses s i on 8: The Cruc i f i ed Ki ng, the R i sen Lord, and the True Tes t imony 219

has no pleasure in him.” [39] But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

4. Eight days later: the disciples inside again, this time, with Thomas present, 20.26a

5. Though the doors were locked Jesus came and stood among them: Peace be with you , 20.26.

6. Jesus addresses Thomas, 20.27.

a. Put your finger here , and see my hands , 20.27a ( apostolicity in action ).

(1) Luke 1.2 – just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us. (2) John 1.14 – And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (3) Acts 1.3 – To them he presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

(4) Acts 4.20 – For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.

(5) 2 Pet. 1.16 – For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.