All the biblical books agree: Jesus bodily rose from the grave.
I love how - even after the Resurrection - the disciples still are confused about just what is going on. Mary thinks the body was stolen, Peter and (apparently) John race to the tomb and find it empty. They also "as yet did not understand the scriptures that he must rise from the dead." Thomas, even with all of his friends as eyewitnesses, refuses to believe without physical evidence.
But Jesus did, in fact, rise from the grave. Christians believe this was the central event in all of human history. Sin was conquered! Death was defeated! Eternity was opened!
I believe vs. 29 is a word for us. May you be encouraged by Jesus' blessing: "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."
Be blessed today!!
But we can see Him. Jesus longs for relationship with us ----our undivided attention. I know a number of people who have seen Him, walked with Him, talked with Him. Following Jesus is not an abstract thing. He lives, He loves He speaks. We need only seek.
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