Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

John Saw and Believed

Apr 2, 2024

05:38

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Podcast delves into the significance of John's belief after seeing Jesus' neatly folded facecloth, highlighting the small details that unveil Christ's resurrection and the disciples' growing understanding.

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John's belief in Jesus' resurrection was triggered by the sight of the neatly folded face cloth in the tomb, indicating Jesus' triumph over death.

The act of folding the face cloth served as evidence of Jesus' resurrection, symbolizing His victory over death and leaving traces of His presence in their lives.

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John's Belief in Jesus' Resurrection

After Jesus' resurrection, John and Peter rushed to the tomb. John arrived first and saw the linen gravecloths, followed by Peter. Peter noticed the face cloth neatly folded in a separate place. John, upon observing this detail, believed in Jesus' resurrection. This incident highlighted their lack of prior understanding of Jesus' prophecies but now signaled Jesus' triumph over death.

A Reflection on John and Peter at the Tomb

3min

Unveiling the Resurrection Through Small Details

3min

Racing to the empty tomb, John found Jesus' graveclothes inside. But it wasn't until he saw Jesus' facecloth, neatly folded and by itself, that John believed. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the significance of this peculiar detail in Scripture.

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