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Why didn't the disciples of Jesus believe that He had resurrected?

      

List reasons why the disciples of Jesus did not believe that He had resurrected.

  

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Maurice
(i) The disciples lacked faith.

(ii) They expected a triumphant political Messiah who would not die.

(iii) There were conflicting information about the resurrection.

(iv) They were ignorant of the divine nature of Jesus.

(v) They were influenced by their historical background on resurrection.

(vi) They had witnessed His death and burial.

(vii) The tomb was heavily guarded.

(viii) The report about the resurrection of Jesus was brought by women who were despised.

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Why was it difficult for Jesus disciples to believe that Jesus had resurrected?

? Disciples of Jesus had witnessed his death and burial hence they knew he had gone forever.
? The report about the resurrection of Jesus was first reported by women who were highly despised in Israel.
? The disciples expected a glorious triumphant political messiah and not one that would die.
? The disciples lacked faith in the teachings and sharing that Jesus had with them
? There was conflicting message and information about the resurrection of Jesus. He appeared to the disciples differently hence different reports.
? The tomb was heavily guarded by the Roman soldiers and a big rock was placed in the tomb. Jesus could not pass all these without being noticed.
? The influence from their historical back ground about resurrection where Sadducees did not believe in resurrection of the dead.
? The disciples were ignorant of the divine nature of Jesus.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 22, 2017 at 12:04


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