Forty Days with the Risen King
Epilogue
Following Jesus
Later Resurrection Appearances, Commission, and Ascension
Resurrection Sunday is not the end of the Gospel story. During the following weeks Jesus confirms the reality of his resurrection, restores and commissions his followers, and ascends as the reigning Lord.
2 concluding lessons · the completion of the chronological journey
The movement of this part
Follow the story as it unfolds
The epilogue begins one week after Resurrection Sunday with Thomas. It then gathers the later appearances in Galilee, Peter’s restoration, the Great Commission, Jesus’ promise of the Spirit, and the ascension. This is the completion of the five-part journey, not a sixth numbered part.
Movement
Doubt answered
Thomas encounters the wounds of the risen Jesus and confesses him as Lord and God.
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Disciples restored
The risen Lord meets his followers, feeds them, restores Peter, and renews their calling.
Movement
Witnesses commissioned
Jesus sends disciples to every nation with the good news of forgiveness and life.
Movement
Power promised
The mission will proceed through the promised Holy Spirit rather than human strength.
Movement
The King ascends
Jesus is taken up, blesses his people, and reigns as they await his return.
The complete study path
Explore every teaching in this part
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Core Chronological Journey
Follow the main sequence in order. Each lesson carries the story forward toward the next decisive movement.
Epilogue · Lesson 1 of 2
My Lord and My God
Thomas confesses the risen Jesus as Lord and God
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Epilogue · Lesson 2 of 2
All Authority in Heaven and on Earth
Galilee, Peter’s restoration, the Great Commission, and the ascension
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 · Luke 24:44-53 · John 21:1-25 · Acts 1:1-12
Why this movement matters
The theological center
The risen Jesus transforms doubt into worship and disciples into witnesses. His authority extends over heaven and earth; his mission reaches every nation; his presence continues with his people; and his ascension announces that the crucified and risen Son reigns until he returns.
Read with all four Gospels
One life, four complementary witnesses
The chronology helps us see when and where events unfold. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John also preserve distinct emphases that should be heard on their own terms. The lesson pages identify the relevant Gospel accounts so the movement can be studied without flattening their witness.
The journey is complete
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