The JESUS Film 24 Day ChallengeSample

"The JESUS Film 24-Day Challenge: Day 24"

Review

At the end of the previous chapter, Jesus was dead and buried in a borrowed tomb. But as we read today’s chapter, to the shock of His followers, we see that the tomb was empty! Jesus had done exactly what He had said He would do—He rose from the dead. Later in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, we’re told that over 500 people saw the risen Savior; and they didn’t just see Him, they spoke with Him, ate and drank with Him. He wasn’t a ghost or a hallucination. Jesus was alive.

When the disciples saw that Jesus was alive, they carried out His words to the letter. This small group of people, by the power of God, declared the good news to the nations (Luke 24:46–47). They called people to turn away from their sins, and to trust in Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection for forgiveness and salvation.

Reflect

• Look at the two disciples who left Jerusalem and walked toward the little town of Emmaus. Why were they so sad? Why did they not recognize Jesus when He started walking with them?
• Jesus told these two disciples that they were despondent because there were things they had not believed. What should they have known and believed?
• What finally convinced them that they had been in Jesus’ presence?
• Later, with a large group of His disciples, Jesus ate a piece of fish. What does this tell us about the kind of body He had after His resurrection?
• The disciples shared their story about Jesus with others. Have you shared your faith in Him with your friends and relatives? Why, or why not? Do you pray that others will come to know Jesus too?

Respond

Father, thank You that Jesus is alive and in heaven today. Thank you for this study in the book of Luke that has shown me that Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God. And thank you that He is the One who died for us, and that He has triumphed over death. Help me to share this good news with others, and to keep learning about Jesus and loving Him more each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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