In resurrection glory He appears in chapter 20 as the Gathering-center for His saints—“in the midst” when they are together in His name, speaking peace and showing His hands and His side! The last chapter makes Him known as the Restorer of our souls, a character in which every saint has often had to meet Him. Thus throughout this portion of the Word of God, the soul is led on step by step to “know Him, and the power of His resurrection, … being made conformable unto His death.” May our hearts be
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