Today, I would like us to consider the post-ascension appearances of Jesus and what these teach us about Jesus and our relationship with him.

Firstly, I am in full agreement with Archbishop Michael Ramsey who says, John wishes us to understand that the Ascension took place on Easter Day. That is that Jesus had already ascended to the Father before his appearance to the disciples in the Upper Room, but after his appearance to Mary Magdalene at the tomb.