As we approach the end of the Gospels, I can’t help but think about Jesus’ final days on earth; and how the disciples experienced the ultimate miracle of experiencing the Risen Savior. I also can’t help but think of everyone after that time and the amount of faith it takes to believe everything we read in scripture. Jesus Himself states in verse 29, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” He is talking about us! We are 2,000 years removed from Jesus’ resurrection and we believe. I know we don’t live in a vacuum and it is definitely not all by our own will, which is why I am thankful to God for blessing us with the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit we have the constant reminder and helper to keep us in the presence of God and know He is truly the Risen Savior.
2012 Day 93 – John 20
02 Monday Apr 2012
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Daily Devotion 
I know many skeptics claim errors/discrepancies in the Bible because of the different perspectives each of the Gospels gives on Jesus’ life, but I’m curious to know why John’s account is so different? He doesn’t say the other Mary was with Mary Magdalene, the order of things is different. Obviously, the crux of the story is the same. I know he’s the only one who was actually there (he’s quite adamant about letting the reader know that not only was the “disciple whom Jesus loved” was there but that he was also the first to the tomb. His referral to himself in the 3rd person is quite endearing), but the order of things seems quite different on the surface. Any thoughts?