week of 12/3

Unit 28  Session 1

SCRIPTURES ARE CONFIRMED

LUKE 24

In appearing to His followers, the risen Jesus gave them, and all who believe, peace, hope, and confidence.

Luke 24 opens on resurrection morning, when some women bringing spices for the body of Jesus found the stone rolled away from His tomb and two gleaming angels instead. The mourning women were terrified, but Jesus had risen! The women told the disciples, who thought the women were out of their minds, but Peter went to see the open tomb. That same day, two disciples heading to Emmaus encountered a Stranger Who seemed to be completely unaware of Jesus and His tragic death. The most exciting part of the world's greatest story was just beginning.

Points to consider:

✞   The risen Messiah brings peace.

     * How can we know and experience 

        the peace of Christ in the midst of 

        panic, chaos, or confusion?

     * How can we apply our knowledge 

        of God's transcendence to our lives?

✞   The risen Messiah overcomes doubts.

     * What have you experienced in the 

        past that made you doubt God and 

        how did Jesus reveal Himself in it?

    * How do we help others (or ourselves) 

        when we face doubts about God or 

        His Word?

✞   The risen Messiah fulfills Scripture.

     * How can studying God's fulfilled 

        promises in the Bible strengthen 

        your faith even today?

     * How are we called to be witnesses 

        today?