LUKE 24
7 Outlines
Luke 24
LUKE'S EASTER STORY
PRECIOUS PROCLAMATION - Vss. 1-10
The angels made it clear that Jesus had
risen from the dead.
PERPLEXED PEOPLE - Vss. 11-24
Both the Twelve and the disciples on the
road to Emmaus expressed their doubts about the resurrection.
PROCLAIMED PRECEPTS - Vss. 25-37, 44-45
Jesus held "Bible Class" first
on the Road to Emmaus and then in the Upper Room.
PERSONAL PRESENCE - Vss. 28-36
Jesus
revealed himself first to the those on the Road to Emmaus, then to Peter, and
then to The Twelve.
POWERFUL PROOF - Vss. 37-43
His hands and side
He was able to eat
PRESCRIBED PLAN - Vss. 46-49
They were to take the
Gospel to the world.
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Luke 24:13-32
THREE FOR EMMAUS
A COMPASSIONATE QUESTION
- Vss. 13-17
Jesus wanted to know why
the two on the road to Emmaus were sad.
He cared about His
followers. He still does.
A CONFUSED ADMISSION -
Vss. 18-24
The two had thought that
Jesus was the one who would redeem
They were also confused
about the reports of an open sepulchre and the appearance of angels.
A COMPLETE EXPLANATION -
Vss. 25-27
Jesus explained the
events of his suffering and resurrection according to the Old Testament
Scriptures.
A CLEAR REVELATION -
Vss. 28-32
Jesus made it clear that
He had indeed risen from the dead.
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Luke 24:13-32
JESUS IS THE ANSWER
JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR
SORROW - Vss. 13-24)
When there is sorrow,
Jesus is there to listen. (Hebrews 13:5-6, Revelation 3:20)
JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR
CONFUSION - Vss. 25-27
He can take what
confuses us and explain it. He uses His
Word. When we are confused we must not only pray for guidance but read the
Bible.
JESUS IS THE ANSWER FOR
JOY - Vss. 28-32, 41
If we want to be joyful,
we must realize that we serve a risen Lord!
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Luke 24:13-35
JESUS DREW NEAR
When Jesus rose from the
dead He ministered to hurting people.
He appeared to Mary
Magdalene who was hurting because of the loss of her Master.
He appeared to Peter who
was hurting because he had denied his Lord three times.
He appeared to 10 of the
disciples who were hurting because they ran when Jesus was arrested.
He appeared to Thomas
who was hurting because of his unbelief.
He appeared to as many
as 500 disciples at one time. Many of these would have been hurting for some
reason.
As we see our text,
Jesus also appeared to two of His followers on the Road to Emmaus. They were
also hurting. It says in Luke 24:15,
"Jesus himself drew near, and went with them."
Even today, when we are
hurting, we find that Jesus draws near."
JESUS DRAWS NEAR DURING
CONFUSION - Vss. 1-14
Jesus drew near to these
disciples during confusing times. Just that week they probably had been
involved with Jesus' triumphant entry into
Then there was the
betrayal, arrest, trial, conviction and crucifixion of their Lord.
Added to this were the
events of Verses 1-14. These men were
certainly confused!
It is during our times
of confusion that Jesus will draw near to help us.
When we hurt because of
sickness, death, marital or family problems, financial difficulties or
employment or school problems, Jesus will draw near to help us. Matthew
11:28-30, Romans 8:38-39, Hebrews 13:5
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH
CONCERN - Vss. 15-17
He wanted to know why
the disciples were sad.
He was desirous to help.
Even today, Jesus is
present, always ready to listen and always concerned. Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter
5:7,
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH
CORRECTION - Vss. 18-27
Notice that Jesus
listened to their concerns and then corrected them!
He taught them about
Himself so that they would better understand the events that had just taken
place.
As we pray and study our
Bibles during times of trouble, Jesus will correct us as well, and put us on the
right path. 2 Timothy 3:16
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH
COMFORT - Vss. 28-35
These disciples were
comforted by Jesus' appearance. Vs. 31
Actually as Jesus taught
the Scriptures to them their hearts "burned". This was a good
heartburn. Vs. 32
Notice how quickly they
shared their comfort with others.
Jesus will comfort us.
As we get into the Word of God and prayer, we will see Him clearly and be
comforted.
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Luke 24:13-53
OUT OF THE DEPTHS
SORROW – Vss. 13-24 – The disciples were disappointed
and confused.
SENSE – Vss. 25-27, 44-49 – Jesus explained the truth.
SIGHT – Vss. 28-43 – The disciples saw Jesus.
SONG – 50-53 – The disciples rejoiced.
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Luke 24:33-53
EASTER EVENTS
(Good possibility for a
Sunday School lesson)
REPORTS OF THE
RESURRECTION - Vss. 33-35
REVELATION TO THE
DISCIPLES - Vs. 36
RESPONSE OF TERROR - Vs.
37
REASSURANCE THROUGH
TOUCH AND TASTE - Vss. 38-43
Jesus showed them His
body and ate food.
REVIEW OF THE SCRIPTURES
- Vss. 44-46
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
EVANGELISM - Vss. 47-49
RETURN TO HEAVEN Vss.
40-53
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Luke 24:41a
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?
"And while they yet
believed not for joy..."
Sometimes God presents
things to us and we think that they are "too good to be true". The
disciples thought that Jesus being alive was too good to be true and had
trouble believing. There are some things that seem to be too good to be true,
but are anyway.
REDEMPTION IS TOO GOOD
TO BE TRUE, BUT IT IS TRUE!
1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans
5:6-9
Jesus shed His blood on
REGENERATION IS TOO GOOD
TO BE TRUE, BUT IT IS TRUE!
John 3:1-7, John
1:12-13, 1 Peter 1:3, 23
Anyone who truly trusts
Christ as Savior is "born again".
RESPONSIBILITY IS TOO
GOOD TO BE TRUE, BUT IT IS TRUE!
Matthew 28:19-20,
Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:11-12
God has chosen to use us
in his ministry. Some will be missionaries, evangelists, pastors and teachers.
Others will be lay leaders in the church. All of us have a Spiritual gift to
use, and all of us can be witnesses for Christ.
REWARDS ARE TOO GOOD TO
BE TRUE, BUT THEY ARE TRUE!
1 Corinthians 4:5,
Jesus will reward his
faithful servants. What will we do with our crowns? We will lay them at the
feet of Jesus!
Revelation 4:11-12
RESURRECTION IS TOO GOOD
TO BE TRUE, BUT IT IS TRUE!
1 Corinthians 15:20-28,
51-58 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
We will be risen from the dead!