Jesus had big plans for Simon Peter even after Peter denied Him three times. In this Easter message from John 21, Jesus invites Peter to breakfast and restores, encourages, and focuses him on how to live in the knowledge and power of the resurrected Christ.

Thomas has been remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus for 2000 years. But Jesus helped him overcome his doubts by showing him His resurrected wounds on His hands and His side. The resurrected Jesus prompted Thomas to declare, "My Lord and my God!"

Mary Magdalene was the first to the tomb on that first Easter. She was distressed that Jesus had died and now she believes His body has been taken. In her distress, she becomes the first to see the risen Christ, the first to hear His voice, and the first to proclaim He is alive!