Luke 24 Summary - 5 Minute Study

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LUKE 24 IN 5 MINUTES

WHEN:

• The events of chapter 24 were part of Jesus’ ministry on earth.

• These events took place between approximately 26-31 A.D..

CHARACTERS:

• Jesus - The Messiah and Son of God.

• 12 Apostles - Jesus’ students who were distraught over His death.

• Women at the Tomb - Several women who visited Jesus’ tomb on Sunday morning.

• Clopas - A disciple who was travelling to Emmaus.

WHERE:

• These events took place in Jerusalem, Emmaus, Bethany, and the surrounding regions.

OUTLINE:

• THE EMPTY TOMB (24:1-12):

  • After the Sabbath Day, on the first day of the week, several women visited Jesus’ tomb but found it empty.

  • They were confused at the scene, but two angels appeared to them and told them Jesus had resurrected.

  • They reminded the women how Jesus had prophesied about this very event while He was in Galilee.

  • The women departed the tomb, found the 11 Apostles, and informed them of what they had seen.

  • Peter and John ran to the tomb to confirm it was empty, but the other Apostles didn’t believe.

• JESUS APPEARS TO TWO MEN WALKING TO EMMAUS (24:13-35):

  • Later that same day, two disciples (one named Clopas) were travelling from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

  • Jesus miraculously disguised Himself and joined them along their journey.

  • The two men were sad because they thought Jesus was still dead.

  • As they walked, Jesus taught them about the Messiah from the Old Testament scriptures.

  • That evening, while eating dinner, Jesus finally revealed Himself to the two men, but then quickly vanished.

  • They were so excited to have seen Jesus they ran all the way back to Jerusalem (7 miles) to tell the Apostles.

• JESUS APPEARS TO THE APOSTLES (24:36-49):

  • While the Apostles were discussing the news, Jesus miraculously appeared in the room with them.

  • They were all afraid of Him, because they thought He was some kind of spirit.

  • To prove He wasn’t a spirit, He ate some food and invited them to touch the scars of crucifixion that were still on His hands and feet.

  • He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures about His death and resurrection.

  • He told them to wait in Jerusalem until they received “power from on high.”

• JESUS RETURNS TO HEAVEN (24:50-53):

  • Jesus took the Apostles to a place near Bethany and blessed them.

  • As He was blessing them, He was carried up into heaven and out of their sight.

BIG PICTURE:

• Jesus’ resurrection is important because it proves God has power over death.

• Jesus’ resurrection gives us confidence that God can raise us from the dead.

• Jesus’ ascension marked the end of His work on earth.

• After accomplishing everything He intended, Jesus returned to heaven to be glorified with the Father and Spirit.

APPLICATION:

• This story is the “good new” (gospel) that Christians are to share with others.

• Jesus came to earth and died for our sins.

• His selfless sacrifice allows us to be forgiven.

• But Jesus didn’t stay dead, He rose from the grave.

• His resurrection gives us confidence that we can resurrect with Him and live with God in heaven.