In the Chronological Bible there are some “apparent” contradictions in the gospel accounts of the visitations to the tomb after the resurrection.  When there is an “apparent” contradiction there is something we do not understand.  There are no contradictions in God’s Word.  It seems confusing as to when the women went to the tomb and which women went.  None of the gospel accounts tell the whole story and some of the accounts tell the events out of chronological order.  When we look at all the gospel accounts and put them together in a chronological order, we get a better picture. In studying these events it is necessary to let the Biblical text, not opinion, determine chronological order.

There are a couple of astounding things that happen at the resurrection. A question for you…when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene  she was not allowed to touch Him. Yet when Jesus appeared later to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary they were allowed to clasp His feet. Why the difference? What happened between the time of Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene and the time He appeared to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary?
Details in the book The Journey of Jesus from the Manger to the Mansion.

Some astounding thoughts concerning the visitation of Jesus to the two walking to Emmaus. Scripture says that when Jesus broke bread with them, "Then their eyes were opened..."   Jesus had earlier explained to them, beginning with Moses and the prophets, how they pointed to the Messiah. It wasn't until He broke the bread did they understand.  How about all of us Believers in Jesus?  Are our eyes opened to fully understand everything that Jesus wants to tell us?

When Jesus gave His parting instructions to the disciples in Luke 24:45-49 (page 1483) He "opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures."  This is what He longs to do with each of us - open our minds and our eyes to truly understand His Truth!

What a picture of Jesus cooking breakfast on the beach! Using original meanings of the Greek words, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter responds with, “Yes, Lord, I like you.” Jesus asks the same question a second time. "Peter do you love me?"  Peter responds the same way.  "Yes, Lord I like you." The third time Jesus asks, “Peter, do you like me?” not "Peter, do you love me?" Jesus meets Peter just where he is in his faith journey. Then Jesus gives Peter some  strict instructions as shepherd of the flock. Feed my lambs. (nourish and teach the babes in the faith). Take care of my sheep. (take care of the mature ones in the faith). And finally, feed my sheep. (even those who are mature in the faith still need to be nourished).

Notice that Jesus brings Peter full circle with these words, “Follow me.” Good instructions for us too, eh?