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Luke 24 Lord was really alive and had appeared to Peter. 35 Then the disciples from Emmaus told what happened on the road and how they knew he was the Lord when he broke the bread. What Jesus’ Followers Must Do 36 While Jesus’ disciples were talking about what had happened, Jesus appeared and greeted them. 37 They were frightened and terrified because they thought they were seeing a ghost. 38 But Jesus said, “Why are you so frightened? Why do you doubt? 39 Look at my hands and my feet and see who I am! Touch me and find out for yourselves. Ghosts don’t have flesh and bones as you see I have.” 40 After Jesus said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 The disciples were so glad and amazed that they could not believe it. Jesus then asked them, “Do you have something to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of baked fish. 43 He took it and ate it as they watched. 44 Jesus said to them, “While I was still with you, I told you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Books of the Prophets, and in the Psalms had to happen.” 45 Then he helped them understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them: The Scriptures say that the Messiah must suffer, then three days later he will rise from death. 47 They also say that all people of every nation must be told in my name to turn to God, in order to be forgiven. So beginning in Jerusalem, 48 you must tell everything that has happened. 49 I will send you the one my Father has promised, but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven. Jesus Returns to Heaven 50 Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them. 51 As he was doing this, he left and was taken up to heaven. 52 After his disciples had worshiped him, they returned to Jerusalem and were very happy. 53 They spent their time in the temple, praising God. 106 QUESTIONS ABOUT LUKE 24.1–53 107 Jesus Rises from Death 1. How did the disciples react to what they were told by the women who had gone to the tomb? (24.1-12) Why do you think they acted that way? Do you find the women’s story hard to believe? Why or why not? 2. Why didn’t the two disciples who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus recognize him right away? At what point do they recognize him? Why? (24.13-35) How does one recognize Jesus today? Explain. 3. What does Jesus tell his followers to do after he is raised from death? What does he promise will happen? (24.45-49) The book of Acts tells what happens next. Complete this sentence: “I think being a follower of Jesus means ....”
Luke 24 REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. The Gospels are sometimes called “biographies” of Jesus. More than any other books of the Bible, the Gospels provide details about the life and teachings of Jesus. How is Luke’s Gospel (a) similar and (b) different from modern biographies? What aspects of Jesus’ life seem to be most important to Luke? Which event, miracle, or teaching of Jesus impressed you the most in Luke’s Gospel? Why? 2. Luke gives “mini portraits” of the men and women who followed Jesus. Which of Jesus’ followers did you identify with most strongly? Why? How did Jesus interact with this character? What did you learn from the way Jesus treats his followers? those who opposed him? 3. Jesus often used stories called parables when teaching. Make a list of all the parables you find in Luke. How are parables different from other kinds of teaching? Which of Jesus’ parables is your favorite? Why? Which parables, if any, did you have trouble understanding? Talk with others to see if they can help you understand this challenging parable. 4. Almost one quarter of Luke is devoted to the events of the last week of Jesus’ life. Why do you think this much attention is given to a single week? How is this part of Luke different from the earlier parts of Luke? What did you learn from the way Jesus conducted himself during his trial and execution? How do the events described in the final chapters of Luke affect your understanding of God? of what God expects from people of faith? 5. If you haven’t already done so, take time to read the miniarticle on the Holy Spirit. What events in Luke are directly attributed to the Holy Spirit? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus’ followers? 108 109 Resources for the Reader Resources for the Reader • Background Articles • Maps • Word List • Sharing God’s Word with the World •
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