The Second Strand of Evidence: Jesus’ Postcrucifixion Appearances The second great strand of evidence, after the fact of the empty tomb, is the many postcrucifixion appearances which our Lord made to his disciples under varying circumstances and in numerous places. The New Testament records at least ten such appearances, five of them occurring on that first Easter day, and the remaining five occurring during the following forty days leading up to and including the day of his ascension.