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The Gospel of John Commentaries & Lessons
Chapter 20: Lessons 1-4

Lesson 1: John 20:1-10
Lesson 2: John 20:11-18
Lesson 3: John 20:19-25
Lesson 4: John 20:26-31

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Lesson 1: John 20:1-10

King James Version

John 20:1-10 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:1-10 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 20:1-10

New American Standard Bible

John 20:1-10 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:1-10 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 20:1-10

New International Version

John 20:1-10 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:1-10 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 20:1-10

New Revised Standard Version

John 20:1-10 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:1-10 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 20:1-10

Audio Edition John 20:1-10 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 20:1-10 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 20:1-10

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 20:1-10

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 20:1-10

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 20:1-10

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 20:1-10

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

So Mary Magdalene ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple,
the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them,
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,
and we do not know where they have laid him"

(John 20:2).

The Evidence In The Tomb

The Evidence In The Tomb - Large Print

The Evidence In The Tomb - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:1-10

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:1-10 (Large Print)

Application for John 20:1-10

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:1-10

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:1-10 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 20:1-10

True and False Test for John 20:1-10

Word Search Puzzle for John 20:1-10

Praying Through John 20:1-10

Praying Through John 20:1-10

Praying Through John 20:1-10 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 2: John 20:11-18

King James Version

John 20:11-18 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:11-18 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 20:11-18

New American Standard Bible

John 20:11-18 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:11-18 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 20:11-18

New International Version

John 20:11-18 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:11-18 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 20:11-18

New Revised Standard Version

John 20:11-18 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:11-18 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 20:11-18

Audio Edition John 20:11-18 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 20:11-18 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 20:11-18

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 20:11-18

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 20:11-18

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 20:11-18

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 20:11-18

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Jesus said to her, “Mary!”
She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!”
(which means Teacher)

(John 20:16).

His Family Know His Voice

His Family Know His Voice - Large Print

His Family Know His Voice - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:11-18

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:11-18 (Large Print)

Application for John 20:11-18

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:11-18

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:11-18 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 20:11-18

True and False Test for John 20:11-18

Word Search Puzzle for John 20:11-18

Praying Through John 20:11-18

Praying Through John 20:11-18

Praying Through John 20:11-18 (Large Print)

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 3: John 20:19-25

King James Version

John 20:19-25 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:19-25 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 20:19-25

New American Standard Bible

John 20:19-25 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:19-25 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 20:19-25

New International Version

John 20:19-25 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:19-25 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 20:19-25

New Revised Standard Version

John 20:19-25 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:19-25 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 20:19-25

Audio Edition John 20:19-25 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 20:19-25 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 20:19-25

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 20:19-25

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 20:19-25

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 20:19-25

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 20:19-25

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Jesus said to them again,
“Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
When he had said this,
he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit”

(John 20:21-22).

Because Jesus Rose Again

Because Jesus Rose Again - Large Print

Because Jesus Rose Again - Bulletin Size

AND

Three Gifts That Changed The World

Three Gifts That Changed The World - Large Print

Three Gifts That Changed The World - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 20:19-25

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 20:19-25 (Large Print)

Application for John 20:19-25

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:19-25

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:19-25 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 20:19-25

True and False Test for John 20:19-25

Word Search Puzzle for John 20:19-25

Praying Through John 20:19-25

Praying Through John 20:19-25

Praying Through John 20:19-25 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 4: John 20:26-31

King James Version

John 20:26-31 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:26-31 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 20:26-31

New American Standard Bible

John 20:26-31 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:26-31 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 20:26-31

New International Version

John 20:26-31 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:26-31 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 20:26-31

New Revised Standard Version

John 20:26-31 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 20:26-31 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 20:26-31

Audio Edition John 20:26-31 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 20:26-31 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 20:26-31

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 20:26-31

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 20:26-31

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 20:26-31

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 20:26-31

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Jesus said to Thomas, “
Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe”
(John 20:29).

From Doubting Thomas to Worshiping Thomas

From Doubting Thomas to Worshiping Thomas - Large Print

From Doubting Thomas to Worshiping Thomas - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:26-31

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 20:26-31 (Large Print)

Application for John 20:26-31

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:26-31

Application — Five Takeaways for John 20:26-31 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 20:26-31

True and False Test for John 20:26-31

Word Search Puzzle for John 20:26-31

Praying Through John 20:26-31

Praying Through John 20:26-31

Praying Through John 20:26-31 (Large Print)

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The King James Version of the Bible, Noted as KJV.

New International Version, Noted as NIV. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

New American Standard Bible, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1996 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NASB.

New Revised Standard Version, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NRSV.

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