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Hi, everyone! Below is our further study resources on our Kingdom Living Course teaching presently happening.
Chapter #1 Further Study
SELF-TEST
1. Write the Key Verse from memory.
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2. What are the two divisions made in I Corinthians 15:44-49?
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3. What are the two invisible kingdoms in the world today?
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4. Who are the rulers of the two invisible kingdoms?
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5. Who are the residents of the Kingdom of Satan?
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6. Who are the residents of the Kingdom of God?
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7. What is the difference between these two phrases: "Kingdom of God" and "Kingdom of Heaven"?
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8. Define the word "kingdom.”
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This course is devoted to study of the Kingdom of God. But as you learned in this chapter, there is another invisible kingdom, the spiritual Kingdom of Satan. It is important that you understand both spiritual kingdoms.
THE KINGDOM OF SATAN
I. Ruler of the Kingdom of Satan: Satan
A. His origin: All creatures were created by God: John 1:3;
Colossians 1:16-17
B. His former glory: Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-17
C. His former position: Ezekiel 28:14
D. His fall: Ezekiel 28:12-19
His names:
l. God of this world: II Corinthians 4:4
2. Angel of light: II Corinthians 11:14
3. Devil: I Peter 5:8; Matthew 4:1
4. Satan: John 13:27
5. Lucifer: Isaiah 14:12
6. Dragon: Revelation 12:3
7. Serpent: Revelation 12:9; 20:2; II Corinthians 11:3; Genesis 3:4,14
8. Adversary: I Peter 5:8
9. Belial: II Corinthians 6:15
10. Beelzebub: Matthew 12:24; Luke 11:15; Mark 3:22
11. Murderer: John 8:44
12. Tempter: Matthew 4:3; I Thessalonians 3:5
13. Anointed Cherub: Ezekiel 28:14
14. Destroyer: Revelation 9:11
15. Deceiver: Revelation 12:9; 20:3
16. Apollyon (Greek word for destroyer): Revelation 9:11
17. Abaddon (Hebrew word for a destroying angel): Revelation 9:11
18. Ruler of darkness: Ephesians 6:12
19. Angel of bottomless pit: Revelation 9:11
20. Enemy: Matthew 13:39
21. Prince of the devils: Matthew 12:24
22. Liar, father of lies: John 8:44
23. King of Tyrus: Ezekiel 28:12-15
24. Prince of this world: John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11
25. Prince of the power of the air: Ephesians 2:2
26. Spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience: Ephesians 2:2
27. Evil one: I John 5:9
28. Roaring Lion: I Peter 5:8
29. Accuser of the brethren: Revelation 12:10
His attributes:
1. Intelligent and subtle: II Corinthians 11:3
2. Emotional: Revelation 12:17
3. Self-willed: II Timothy 2:26
4. Proud: I Timothy 3:6
5. Powerful: Ephesians 2:2
6. Deceitful: Ephesians 6:11
7. Fierce and cruel: I Peter 5:8
8. Deceptive: II Corinthians 11:14
Recorded words of Satan:
1. Genesis 3:1,4,5
2. Job 1:7-12
3. Job 2:1-6
4. Matthew 4:1-11
5. Luke 4:1-13
II. Residents of Satan's Kingdom: Demonic spirits
A. Satan is the ruler of a host of demons: Matthew 12:22-28
B. Their Origin: Revelation 12:7-9; Jude 6
Their attributes:
l. Spirit beings: Matthew 8:16; Luke 10:17,20
2. Speak: Mark 5:9,12; Luke 8:28; Matthew 8:31
3. Believe: James 2:19
4. Exercise their wills: Luke 8:32; 11:24
5. Demonstrate intelligence: Mark 1:24
6. Emotional: Luke 8:28: James 2:19
7. Recognize: Acts 19:15
8. Supernatural strength: Acts 19:16; Mark 5:2,3
9. Supernatural presence: Daniel 9:21-23; 10:10-14
Their structure:
l. United: Matthew 12:26,45; Luke 8:30; I Timothy 4:1
2. Organized in forces: Luke 8:30
3. There are degrees of wickedness: Matthew 12:43-45
4. There is organized structure: Ephesians 1:21; 3:10; 6:12;
Romans 8:38
5. There are different kinds of demons: Matthew 10:1; I Timothy 4:1
Residents of Satan's Kingdom:
All people who are not residents of the Kingdom of
God: Revelation 20:15; 21:8
The realm of activity of Satan and demons:
A. Access to God's presence: Job 1:6-7
B. Access to the whole earth: Revelation 12:10
Activities of Satan and demons:
Their activities are always directed against God, His purposes,
and His people.
VI. Believers have greater power than Satan and his demons:
A. Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7;9:38; 16:17; Luke 10:17; Acts 5:16; 8:7; 16:16-18;
19:12
The future destiny of Satan's Kingdom:
Matthew 8:29;25:41; II Peter 2:4; Jude 6;
Revelation 12:7-9; 20:10; I John 3:8; Luke 8:28; Matthew 25:41
Chapter #2 Further Study
The story of the King of kings is too great to be confined to the length of a single chapter. The "For Further Study" section of this chapter gives you an opportunity to study the life of Christ in detail through an outline of the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
SELF TEST
1. Write the Key Verse from memory.
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2. Define the word "king."
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3. Who is the King of the Kingdom of God?
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4. What four New Testament books tell the story of the earthly life, ministry, and teachings of King Jesus?
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Study the life of the King and His Kingdom teachings using the following outline. The outline combines the four New Testament records of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John:
The King And His Kingdom
I. Pre-existence of the King: John 1:1-18
II. Introduction of the King
A. Arrival of the King
l. Ancestry of the King: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38
2. Arrival of the King:
a. Announcement of the birth of John: Luke 1:5-25
b. Announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus: Luke 1:26-38
c. Arrival of Mary in Judea: Luke 1:39-45
d. Praise of Mary: Luke 1:46-56
e. The birth of John: Luke 1:57-80
f. Announcement of the birth of Jesus to Joseph:
Matthew 1:18-25
g. The birth of King Jesus: Luke 2:1-7
h. Announcement of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds:
Luke 2:8-20
3. The infancy and childhood of the King
a. Circumcision of the King: Luke 2:21
b. Presentation of the King: Luke 2:22-38
c. Infancy of the King:
(l) In Bethlehem: Matthew 2:1-12
(2) In Egypt: Matthew 2:13-18
(3) In Nazareth: Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39
d. The childhood of the King
(l) Growth of the King: Luke 2:40
(2) The King visits Jerusalem: Luke 2:41-50
(3) Development of the King: Luke 2:51-52
B. The forerunner of the King: John the Baptist
l. The message to John: Mark 1:1; Luke 3:1-2
2. The message of John: Matthew 3:1-6; Mark 1:2-6; Luke 3:3-6
3. The explanation by John: Matthew 3:7-10; Luke 3:7-14
4. The promise by John: Matthew 3:11-12; Mark :7-8; Luke 3:15-18
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III. The approval of the King
A. The approval of the King
1. At His baptism: Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23
2. By His temptation: Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
3. By His forerunner, John:
a. Testimony of John to the leaders: John 1:19-28
b. Testimony of John to Jesus: John 1:29-34
B. Acceptance of the King
l. Belief by the first disciples: John 1:35-51
2. Belief through the first miracle: John 2:1-12
3. Possession of the temple: John 2:13-22
4. Acceptance in Judea: John 2:23-3:21
5. The witness of John: John 3:22-36
6. In Zebulun/Naphtali: Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; 4:14;
John 4:1-4
7. Acceptance in Samaria: John 4:5-42
8. Acceptance in Galilee: John 4:43-45
C. The authority of the King
1. His authority to preach: Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; Luke 4:14-15
2. His authority over disease: John 4:46-54
3. Rejection of His authority in Nazareth: Luke 4:16-30
4. Residence in Capernaum: Matthew 4:13-16
5. His authority over nature: Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20;
Luke 5:1-11
6. His authority over demons: Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37
7. Authority over sickness: Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34;
Luke 4:38-41
8. Authority to preach: Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44
9. Authority over defilement: Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45;
Luke 5:12-16
10. His authority to forgive sin: Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12;
Luke 5:17-26
11. His authority over men: Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17;
Luke 5:27-32
12. Authority over tradition: Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22;
Luke 5:33-39
13. His authority over the Sabbath:
a. Through the healing of the paralytic: John 5:1-47
b. Through argument over grain: Matthew 12:1-8;
Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5
c. Through healing the withered hand: Matthew 12:9-14;
Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11
14. His authority to heal: Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12
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15. His authority to commission: Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16
16. His authority to interpret the law: Matthew 5:1-7:29; Luke 6:17-42
a. He is the fulfillment: Matthew 5:17-20
b. Rejection of traditional interpretation of the law:
(l) Murder: Matthew 5:21-26
(2) Adultery: Matthew 5:27-30
(3) Divorce: Matthew 5:31-32
(4) Oaths: Matthew 5:33-37
(5) Retaliation: Matthew 5:38-42
(6) Love: Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-30; 32-36
c. Rejection of the practices of the Pharisees:
(l) Giving: Matthew 6:1-4
(2) Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15
(3) Fasting: Matthew 6:16-18
(4) Attitude toward wealth: Matthew 6:19-24
(5) Lack of faith: Matthew 6:25-34
(6) Judging: Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42
d. Instruction to those who would enter the Kingdom:
(l) Prayer: Matthew 7:7-11
(2) Righteousness: Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31, 43-45
(3) The way of access: Matthew 7:13-14
(4) Warning to false teachers: Matthew 7:15-23
(5) The two foundations: Matthew 7:24-8:1; Luke 6:46-49
17. Recognition of the King's authority in Capernaum: Matthew 8:5-13
Luke 7:1-10
18. Recognition of the King's authority in Nain: Luke 7:11-17
19. Witness of the twelve to the Kingdom: Matthew 9:35-11:1;
Mark 6:6-13; Luke 9:1-6
IV. Controversy over the King
A. Rejection of John: Matthew 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35
1. Death of John: Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9
B. The curse of the cities of Galilee: Matthew 11:20-30
1. Condemnation for their unbelief: Matthew 11:20-24
2. Explanation of their unbelief: Matthew 11:25-27
3. An invitation to believe: Matthew 11:28-30
C. Controversy over a sinner: Luke 7:36-50
D. Witness to the King: Luke 8:1-3
E. Rejection of the King by the leaders: Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30
F. Request by the leaders for a sign from the King: Matthew 12:38-45
G. Rejection of the nation: Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21
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H. Revelations of the rejected King:
l. The Kingdom in the present: Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34;
Luke 8:4-18
2. Power over nature: Matthew 8:18, 23-27; Mark 4:35-41;
Luke 8:22-25
3. Power over demons: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39
4. Power over disease/death: Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43;
Luke 8:40-56
5. Power over blindness: Matthew 9:27-34
I. Rejection in Nazareth: Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6
V. Instruction of the disciples by the King
A. Feeding of the 5,000: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17;
John 6:1-13
B. Rejection of offer to be King: Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46;
John 6:14-15
C. Instruction by example in Gennesaret: Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56
D. Instruction concerning the Bread of Life: John 6:22-71
E. Instruction concerning defilement: Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; John 7:1
F. Instruction in:
1. Tyre and Sidon: Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30
2. Decapolis: Matthew 15:29-38; Mark 7:31-8:9
3. Magadan: Matthew 15:39-16:4; Mark 8:10-12
4. A warning against rejection: Matthew 16:5-12; Mark 8:13-26
G. The confession of Peter: Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21
H. Instruction concerning the death of the King: Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23;
Mark 8:31-33; 9:30-32; Luke 9:22; 43-45
I. Concerning discipleship: Matthew 16:22-28; Mark 8:34-9:1; Luke 9:23-27
J. Revelation of the Kingdom: Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36
K. Instruction concerning Elijah: Matthew 17:9-13; Mark 9:9-13
L. Concerning dependence: Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43
M. Instruction concerning sonship: Matthew 17:24-27
N. Humility: Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48
O. Pride: Matthew 18:6-14; Mark 9:38-50; Luke 9:49-50
P. Forgiveness: Matthew 18:15-35
Q. Discipleship: Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62
R. A challenge by the brothers of the King: John 7:2-9
S. The journey to Jerusalem: Luke 9:51-56; John 7:10
VI. Opposition to the King
A. Conflict at the Feast of Tabernacles
1. The authority of the King is questioned: John 7:11-15
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2. The explanation by the King: John 7:16-24
3. The person of the King is questioned: John 7:25-27
4. The explanation by the King: John 7:28-30
5. Response: John 7:31-36
6. An invitation from the King: John 7:37-52
B. Conflict over the law: John 7:53-8:11
C. Conflict over the light: John 8:12-20
D. Conflict over the person of the King: John 8:21-59
E. Conflict over the healing of a blind man: John 9:1-41
F. Conflict over the shepherd: John 10:1-21
G. Witness of the seven: Luke 10:1-24
H. Conflict over the question of eternal life: Luke 10:25-37
I. Conflict at the feast of dedication: John 10:22-39
J. Conflict over the healing of the dumb man: Luke 11:14-36
K. Conflict over ritualism: Luke 11:37-54
VII. Instruction of the disciples by the King
A. An example of fellowship: Luke 10:38-42
B. Instruction in prayer: Luke 11:1-13
C. Kingdom principles concerning:
1. Hypocrisy: Luke 12:1-12
2. Covetousness: Luke 12:13-34
3. Watchfulness: Luke 12:35-41
4. Faithfulness: Luke 12:42-48
5. The effect of the King's coming: Luke 12:49-53
6. Signs of the times: Luke 12:54-59
7. Repentance: Luke 13:1-9
8. Israel's need: Luke 13:10-17
9. The Kingdom program: Luke 13:18-21
D. Withdrawal from Judea: John 10:40-42
E. Instruction concerning entrance into the Kingdom: Luke 13:22-35
F. Instruction in a Pharisee's house: Luke 14:1-24
G. Instruction on Kingdom principles concerning:
1. Discipleship: Luke 14:25-35
2. God's attitude toward sinners: Luke 15:1-32
3. Wealth: Luke 16:1-31
4. Forgiveness: Luke 17:1-6
5. Service: Luke 17:7-10
H. The raising of Lazarus:
1. The miracle: John 11:1-44
2. Conflict over the miracle: John 11:45-54
I. Instruction on Kingdom principles concerning:
1. Thankfulness: Luke 17:11-19
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2. The coming of the King: Luke 17:20-37
3. Prayer: Luke 18:1-14
4. Divorce: Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:1-12
5. Entrance into the Kingdom: Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:17-31;
Luke 18:31-34
6. Israel: Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-53; Luke 18:35-43
7. Personal faith: Luke 19:1-10
8. The postponed Kingdom: Luke 19:11-28
VIII. Presentation of the King
A. The King arrives in Bethany: John 11:55-12:1, 9-11
B. Entry into Jerusalem: Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17; Mark 11:1-11;
Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19
C. Authority of the King: Matthew 21:12-13, 18-19; Mark 11:12-18;
Luke 19:45-48
D. Invitations by the King: John 12:20-50
E. Proof of authority: Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:19-25; Luke 21:37-38
F. The King's authority challenged:
1. By the priests and elders: The rejection of the King: Matthew 21:23-
22:14; Mark 11:27-12:12; Luke 20:1-19
2. By the Pharisees and Herodians: Kingdom principles regarding
tribute: Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26
3. By the Sadducees: Kingdom principles regarding the resurrection:
Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40
4. By the Pharisees: The greatest commandment in the Kingdom:
Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34
G. A challenge by the King: Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37;
Luke 20:41-44
H. Principles of judgment: Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47
I. Kingdom principles of giving: Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4
IX. Preparation for the death of the King
A. Predictions by the King
1. The question: Matthew 24:1-3
2. The tribulation: Matthew 24:27-30
3. The second coming: Matthew 4:27-30
4. The regathering of Israel: Matthew 24:31
5. End-time parables:
a. The fig tree: Matthew 24:32-44
b. The faithful servant: Matthew 24:45-51
c. Ten virgins: Matthew 25:1-13
d. The talents: Matthew 25:14-30
6. Judgment on the Gentiles: Matthew 25:31-46
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B. Preparation for the death of the King:
1. The prediction of His death: Matthew 26:1-2; Mark 14:1; Luke 22:1
2. The plan of the rulers: Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:2
3. Pouring of the ointment: Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:2-8
4. The promise to betray: Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11;
Luke 22:3-6
5. Preparation for the Passover: Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16;
Luke 22:7-13
6. The Passover: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16; 24-30
7. Provision of an example: John 13:1-20
8. Prediction of Judas' betrayal: Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21;
Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-30
9. Prediction of Peter's denial: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31;
Luke 22:31-38; John 13:37-38
10. A memorial: Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-20
C. Final message of the King:
1. Introduction: John 13:31-35
2. Problems: John 13:36-14:24
3. Promises: John 14:25-31
4. Instruction concerning:
a. Fruit bearing: John 15:1-17
b. Enemies of the disciples: John 15:18-16:4
c. The ministry of the Holy Spirit: John 16:5-15
d. Results of the resurrection: John 16:16-28
e. Conclusion: John 16:29-33
D. Final prayers of the King
1. His prayer for Himself: John 17:1-5
2. His prayer for His disciples: John 17:6-19
3. His prayer for all believers: John 17:20-26
E. The Garden Prayer: Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46;
John 18:1
X. Death of the King
A. Arrest: Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12
B. The religious trial of the King
1. Examination before Annas: John 18:12-14,19-23
2. Examination before Caiaphas: Matthew 26:57, 59-68; Mark 14:53,
55-56; Luke 22:54, 63-65; John 18:24
3. Denial by Peter: Matthew 26:58, 69-75; Mark 14:54; 66-72; Luke
22:54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27
4. Verdict of the Sanhedrin: Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71.
5. Death of Judas: Matthew 27:3-10
C. The civil trial of the King
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1. The trial before Pilate: Matthew 27:2, 11-14; Mark 15:2-5;
Luke 3:1-5; John 18:28-38
2. Trial before Herod: Luke 23:6-12.
3. Trial before Pilate: Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15;
Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:1, 4-16
4. Mockery of the King: Matthew 27:27-30; Mark 15:16-19;
John 19:2-3
D. The journey to Calvary: Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33;
John 19:16-17
E. The crucifixion of the King
1. The first three hours: Matthew 27:35-44; Mark 15:24-32;
Luke 23:33-43; John 19:18-27
2. Second three hours: Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33-37;
Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30
3. Signs at the death of the King: Matthew 27:51-56; Mark 15:38-41;
Luke 23:45,47-49
F. Burial of the King: Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56;
John 19:31-42
G. The sealing of the King's tomb: Matthew 27:62-66
XI. Resurrection of the King
A. Preparation by the women: Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1
B. Opening of the tomb: Matthew 28:2-4
C. The visit of the women: Matthew 28:5-8; Mark 16:2-8; Luke 24:1-8;
John 20:1
D. The report to the disciples: Luke 24:9-12; John 20:2-10
E. Appearance of the King to Mary: Mark 16:9-11; John 20:11-18
F. Appearance of the King to the women: Matthew 28:9-10
G. The report of the guards: Matthew 28:11-15
H. Appearance to disciples on the Emmaus Road: Mark 16:12-13;
Luke 24:13-32
I. Report of the two disciples: Luke 24:33-35
J. Appearance to the ten disciples: Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25
K. Appearance of the King to the eleven disciples: John 20:26-31
L. Appearance of the King to the seven disciples: John 21:1-25
XII. Commissioned by the King: Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:44-49
XIII. The King returns to Heaven: The ascension of Jesus: Mark 16:19-20;
Luke 24:50-53