Text to Read: Luke 24:36b-48
Scripture Text: Luke 24:336 They were still talking about it when — there he was, standing among them! 37 Startled and terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. 38 But he said to them, “Why are you so upset? Why are these doubts welling up inside you? 39 Look at my hands and my feet — it is I, myself! Touch me and see — a ghost doesn’t have flesh and bones, as you can see I do.” 40 As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 While they were still unable to believe it for joy and stood there dumbfounded, he said to them, “Have you something here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 which he took and ate in their presence.
44 Yeshua said to them, “This is what I meant when I was still with you and told you that everything written about me in the Torah of Moshe, the Prophets and the Psalms had to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh, 46 telling them, “Here is what it says: the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day; 47 and in his name repentance leading to forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed to people from all nations, starting with Yerushalayim. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Luke 24:36b-48
Verse 36
[36] And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Jesus stood in the midst of them — It was just as easy to his Divine power to open a door undiscernibly, as it was to come in at a door opened by some other hand. Mark 16:14,19; John 20:19.
Verse 40
[40] And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
He showed them his hands and his feet — That they might either see or feel the prints of the nails.
Verse 41
[41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
While they believed not for joy — They did in some sense believe: otherwise they would not have rejoiced. But their excess of joy prevented a clear, rational belief.
Verse 43
[43] And he took it, and did eat before them.
He took it and ate before them — Not that he had any need of food; but to give them still farther evidence.
Verse 44
[44] And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
And he said — On the day of his ascension.
In the law, and the prophets, and the psalms — The prophecies as well as types, relating to the Messiah, are contained either in the books of Moses (usually called the law) in the Psalms, or in the writings of the prophets; little being said directly concerning him in the historical books.
Verse 45
[45] Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Then opened he their understanding, to understand the Scriptures — He had explained them before to the two as they went to Emmaus. But still they Understood them not, till he took off the veil from their hearts, by the illumination of his Spirit.
Verse 47
[47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Beginning at Jerusalem — This was appointed most graciously and wisely: graciously, as it encouraged them, greatest sinners to repent, when they saw that even the murderers of Christ were not excepted from mercy: and wisely, as hereby Christianity was more abundantly attested; the facts being published first on the very spot where they happened.Daily Devotions:
Monday, April 13, 2015
Text to read: Luke 24:36b-48
- What about this story strikes you as incredible?
- Why?
Tuesday, March 14, 2015
- Is there meaning to Jesus asking for something to eat?
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
- Would your reaction to Jesus be the same as the
disciples ? - Why?
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Text to read: Luke 24:36b-48
- Would your reaction to Jesus be the same as the
disciples ? - Why?
Friday, April 17, 2015
Text to read: Luke 24:36b-48
- What does being a “witness” really mean?
- How can we be one?
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Text to read: Luke 24:36b-48
- Why is this appearance important given Jesus’ ascension?
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Text to read: Luke 24:36b-48
Pray for all those who struggle with deep doubt.
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Sermon Story "Receiving Forgiveness" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 19 April 2015 with Scripture Texts Luke 24:36 They were still talking about it when — there he was, standing among them! 37 Startled and terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. 38 But he said to them, “Why are you so upset? Why are these doubts welling up inside you? 39 Look at my hands and my feet — it is I, myself! Touch me and see — a ghost doesn’t have flesh and bones, as you can see I do.” 40 As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 While they were still unable to believe it for joy and stood there dumbfounded, he said to them, “Have you something here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 which he took and ate in their presence.
44 Yeshua said to them, “This is what I meant when I was still with you and told you that everything written about me in the Torah of Moshe, the Prophets and the Psalms had to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh, 46 telling them, “Here is what it says: the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day; 47 and in his name repentance leading to forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed to people from all nations, starting with Yerushalayim. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
There they were talking about the events where Jesus was talking with them on the rode to Emmaus and they did not know who he is. Then, they invited the straner into their house because it was late to have something to eat and as the stranger blessed the bread and broke it their eyes were opened and they recognized that the strager was the risen Jesus, then He disappeared from their site. They gathered toether and immediately went back to Jerusalem to where the other discipes were locked into the Upper Room for fear of being arrested as Jesus was and killed by stonin or by being crucified as Jesus was. As they were sharing their experience, Jesus suddenly appeared to them saying Peace be still. He then stated to them to see the nailprints in His Hands and Feet as well as the hole in His side from the sword. Apparently, Jesus sensed that they still doubted so Jesus asked if they had any food to eat and they brought Him some fish that was cooked and He ate right in front of them. How many times do we doubt when Jesus is asking to do something? What does it take for us to listen to Him? How often do we owner if He has truly forgiven us of our sins that we know we have committed and have asked Him to forgive us? Lord, we come to realize that we are forgiven of our sins as we confess and legitimately repented of our sins to God that we may come forward taking the body of Jesus and eating it and taking His Blood and drinking it as we partake of the Holsy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist receiving His Grace for our forgiveness as we sing the Hymn "Forgive our sins as we forgive"
1. 'Forgive our sins as we forgive,'
you taught us, Lord, to pray,
but you alone can grant us grace
to live the words we say.
2. How can your pardon reach and bless
the unforgiving heart,
that broods on wrongs and will not let
old bitterness depart?
3. In blazing light your cross reveals
the truth we dimly knew:
what trivial debts are owed to us,
how great our debt to you!
4. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls,
and bid resentment cease;
then, bound to all in bonds of love,
our lives will spread your peace.
____________________________Gary Lee Parker
4147 Idaho Street, Apt. 1
San Diego, California 92104-1844 United States
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