Luke 24:1-12

HE HAS RISEN!

Keywords 24:6

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:

 

1. Remember how he told you (1-8)

 Jesus’ resurrection was like the early morning sun that broke the darkness of

death. But the women came to the tomb with sorrow and no hope because they

did not yet believe the resurrection of Jesus. Many Christians are just like these

women. They love and follow Jesus for many years. They know his death on the

cross. However, without believing in Jesus’ resurrection, their Christian life is sad

with no joy or power. An angel helped them, saying, “He has risen! Remember

his words, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be

crucified and on the third day be raised again!’” Then they remembered his words.

Suddenly joy, hope, and power filled their hearts. They ran back and told the

sorrowful disciples.

 

2. The disciples didn’t remember his words (9-12)

 The eleven disciples didn’t believe. Peter ran to the tomb. He saw the empty

tomb with linens lying by themselves. Yet he did not believe. It was because he

didn’t remember Jesus’ words. It is not easy, but it is essential to believe in the

resurrection of Jesus by faith in his word and by the grace of God.

 

Prayer Lord, I believe that you died but were raised according to the Scriptures!

You will raise me as you raised Jesus from the agony of death.

One Word Praise the risen Jesus!