1 Corinthians 15:6–8: After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
Jesus was seen of five hundred people at one time. I think this was up yonder around the Sea of Galilee. Remember that He had told them He would meet with them in Galilee. So I believe that His true followers went up to Galilee to meet Him there. As they traveled northward, I’m sure folk would ask them, “Now that Jesus is dead, are you going back to fishing?” They would answer, “No, Jesus is back from the dead and we’re going up there to meet Him.” There were five hundred of His followers who met Him there. “He was seen of James”—this was probably a private interview. He was seen again by all the apostles. Lastly, He was seen by Paul. My friend, it is very difficult to argue with a man who has seen Him. 1
Application
- Read Acts 26:12-18. How did the Apostle Paul know that Jesus was alive?
- How have you seen Jesus in the lives of others? How have others seen Jesus alive in you?
Thought to Share
Jesus has given us His entire creation as evidence of His existence. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the never ending testimonies that surround me, which always speak about You.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.