Topical Bible: Galilee: Christ: Appeared In, to his Disciples After his Resurrection

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Galilee, a significant region in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, holds a special place in the narrative of His post-resurrection appearances. Following His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples in Galilee, fulfilling His promise and providing them with further instruction and encouragement.

Biblical Account

The Gospel of Matthew records Jesus' directive to His disciples to go to Galilee after His resurrection. In Matthew 28:10 , Jesus instructs the women at the tomb, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me." This command underscores the importance of Galilee as a preordained meeting place for the risen Christ and His followers.

In Matthew 28:16-17 , the narrative continues: "Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted." This passage highlights the mixed reactions of the disciples, a blend of worship and doubt, as they encountered the risen Lord.

Significance of Galilee

Galilee serves as a backdrop for many pivotal moments in Jesus' ministry. It is where He called His first disciples, performed numerous miracles, and delivered profound teachings. The choice of Galilee as the location for His post-resurrection appearance is significant, symbolizing continuity and fulfillment of His earthly ministry.

The appearance in Galilee also emphasizes the theme of restoration and commissioning. In John 21, although not explicitly mentioning Galilee, the setting by the Sea of Tiberias (another name for the Sea of Galilee) is where Jesus reinstates Peter after his denial, asking him three times, "Do you love Me?" (John 21:15-17). This encounter underscores the restoration of Peter and the commissioning of the disciples to continue Jesus' work.

The Great Commission

One of the most profound moments in Galilee is the giving of the Great Commission. In Matthew 28:18-20 , Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This commandment not only affirms Jesus' authority but also sets the foundation for the global mission of the Church.

Conclusion

The appearances of Christ in Galilee after His resurrection are pivotal in the New Testament narrative. They serve as a testament to His victory over death, His fulfillment of promises, and His commissioning of the disciples to spread the Gospel to all nations. Galilee, thus, remains a symbol of hope, restoration, and mission in the Christian faith.

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Matthew 26:32
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
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Matthew 28:7
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: see, I have told you.
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Whether Christ Ought to have Lived Constantly with his Disciples ...
... again, I will go before you into Galilee"; moreover an ... Reply to Objection 2: That
Christ did not stay ... Reply to Objection 3: He appeared oftener on the first day ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ ought to have 3.htm

Christ's Appearances in Galilee; to the Seven on the Sea of ...
... them return for a season to Galilee, where he ... in itself, it would naturally follow
that Christ should appear ... Early in the morning Jesus appeared and asked them ...
/.../section 303 christs appearances in.htm

In Galilee.
... only speaks of the appearance to the "eleven" in Galilee. ... we use that term, but he
appeared unto them ... The risen Christ, therefore, though seen on many occasions ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/in galilee.htm

Appearance at Sea of Galilee.
... hundred disciples at once in Galilee, probably a ... deception, and that He who appeared
was not ... become Christians and faithful witnesses of Christ's resurrection. ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/xxiv appearance at sea of.htm

The Candour of the Writers of the New Testament.
... advantage if they had related that Jesus appeared, after he was ... remarkable particulars
which had taken place before Christ left Judea, to go into Galilee. ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/chapter iii the candour of.htm

The Resurrection of Christ.
... the origin of the illusion away off to Galilee, whether the ... nothing is historically
more certain than that Christ rose from the dead and appeared to his ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 19 the resurrection of.htm

The Life of Christ.
... diabolical, or of an evil tendency, appeared in the ... The miracles of Christ illustrated,
as well as confirmed, His ... into wine at the marriage in Cana of Galilee. ...
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"Why Weepest Thou?"
... Christ's first work on earth after His resurrection was to ... them as their beloved
Teacher, He appeared to them ... brethren, He said, that they meet Me in Galilee. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 82 why weepest thou.htm

The Lord Seen by the Apostles.
... the Great Commission, more fully developed in Galilee a little ... The Lord suddenly
appeared in their midst, as one week ... Christ never wasted words on the unsincere ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the lord seen by the.htm

First and Second Appearances of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection ...
... [Christ's first question expressed kindly sympathy; the second ... brethren that they
depart into Galilee, and there ... apostles.11 And these words appeared in their ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxv first and second appearances.htm