Luke 24, continued

Luke 24:13-35 - The road to Emmaus

• ” … Two of them …”
  • It is suspected that one of the two men was Luke himself, but we don’t know for sure.
• Discussion with Jesus
• Jesus’ sermon to them
• Overnight stay
• Back to Jerusalem

Luke 24:36-49 - Jesus appears again

• To the entire group
  • Surprised beyond belief
  • Shows His wounds
  • Takes food
• Reminds them: law, prophets, psalms
• “You are witnesses”
• Stay here

Luke 24:50-53

• Jesus leads them to Bethany
• Blessed disciples
• Carried up into Heaven
• They worshipped Him
  • Deuteronomy 6:13 - Jesus was deity!
• Joyful return to Jerusalem
• Continually praised God

Luke final words

• Why four gospel accounts?
• Why did Luke write it?
• What were some of the differences?
• What is unique about the book of Luke?
  • Matthew - Jesus the King
  • Mark - Jesus the servant
    • Written more for Gentiles; explains Jewish traditions.
    • Emphasis was on Jesus’ actions more than His words
  • John - Jesus the Son of God
    • Emphasis was on the deity of Christ. John 20:30-31
  • Luke
    • An “orderly” account, designed for a Gentile audience.
    • Theophilus was likely a Roman Gentile
    • Gives most complete record fo young Jesus.

Introduction

• Romans 1:5; 16:26

Why do we obey God?

Because we love Him!

• I John 4:7-11, 19-21; 5:1-3 - Loving God means loving our brethren and vice versa. Loving God also means obeying Him.
• John 4:31-34; 8:28-29
• John 14:29-31 - Jesus was submitting to crucifixion because of His love for the Father.
• John 17:4

Because His laws are good for us.

• Deuteronomy 6:24
• Proverbs 6:27-35 - God’s marriage law points us away from trouble.
• Proverbs 23:30-35 - Stay away from alcohol.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
• These are the only laws you can follow without hesitation. They are for our good!

Because we want to be saved.

• Ecclesiastes 12:14
• Ecclesiastes 11:9
• Hebrews 5:8
• James 2:20-24 - Belief here clearly includes obedience.
• James 1:26, 21, 25 - We must obey to be blessed.
• Matthew 7:21

Introduction

• Hebrews 5:11-14 - Mature people get that way by practice.
• II Peter 3:18

Examining yourself

• Haggai 1:1-9 - Consider your ways!
• Psalms 119:59
• Lamentations 3:40
• Is it possible we could sit down once a week and examine ourselves?
• Matthew 7:1-5 - Do some self-evaluation first!
• II Corinthians 13:5
• How about making some self-evaluation cards?
  • Am I using my money for good? Luke 10:35
  • Have I been gossiping? Proverbs 26:20
  • When people see me, do they see the joy a Christian should have? Galatians 5:22
  • Do I encourage others to serve the Lord? Acts 11:23

Praying

• Praying in Acts
  • No one was “above” praying to God.
    • Acts 1:13-14; 6:4; 20:26
  • Prayers were actually heard by God.
    • Acts 10:4, 31; 12:5; 8:22
  • Prayer was a habit.
    • Acts 1:14; 2:42; 10:2, 30, 9; 12:5, 12; 16:25
• Suggestion: plan a special, focused prayer each day

• How to do this:
  • Make a list
  • Set a time
  • Use an app

Reading the Bible

• Hosea 4:1-6
• Psalms 119:105
• I strongly encourage every person to read the Bible at least on a weekly basis!
• Nothing will give you an overarching understaning of the Bible story like reading the Bible itself.
• Nothing will familiarize you with the Bible like reading it:
  • the words the Holy Spirit chose
  • the phrasing
  • the repitition of certain things
  • the details or lack of details in certain stories
  • the unfiltered descriptions of God, people, and sin
• How to do this
  • Choose a good translation
    • (I recommend: ESV, NASB, NKJV, etc.)
  • Designate a time.
  • Decide on a plan.
• Bible reading plans
  • The Classic: Just pick it up and read it.
    • 1,189 chapters (3.3 per day or about 23 per week)
  • Use a special daily reading Bible
  • The Story
    • Abridged Bible (imperfect summaries, footnotes)
    • Possibility: read full New Testament and The Story Old Testament
  • Use an app
    • YouVersion
    • Olive Tree
    • Word of Promise
    • Dwell
• Deuteronomy 17:18

Introduction

• Psalms 51:1
• Psalms 23:4

Psalms 19:1-6 - Creation proves there is a Creator.

• Psalms 19:1 - The heavens continue to declare the glory of God.
  • Genesis 1:1
  • Romans 1:19-20
• Psalms 19:2 - See Hebrews 1:3.
• Psalms 19:4-6 - Let us take time to admire and appreciate God’s creation.
  • Psalms 8:3

Psalms 19:7-11 - The Creator has a will for us.

• God is the source of truth.
• James 2:12
• Hebrews 1:1-2
• Psalms 119:27
• Ephesians 5:17
• God’s word should be the strongest influence in our lives.

Psalms 19:12-14 - We must obey His will.

• Psalms 19:12 - Hidden sin: sin you don’t realize you’ve committed
• Psalms 19:13 - Presumptuous sin: sin committed willfully, in full knowledge that it was sin
• Romans 6:22-23
• Ignorance of sin will not be an excuse at Judgment.
• Luke 6:46
• Psalms 14:1 - What is the difference between being an atheist and being someone who claims to be a Christian but does not obey Him?
• James 2:26

Luke 23, continued

Luke 23:50-56 - Joseph of Arimathea

• He used his money for good.
  • Matthew 27:57-60 - This was Joseph’s own tomb.
  • Isaiah 53:9 - It was prophesied that Jesus would be with a rich man at His death.
  • Mark 15:46 - Joseph brought a linen wrap for Jesus’ body.
• He struggled with enormous peer pressure.
  • Mark 15:42-47 - Joseph was a prominent member of the counsel.
  • John 3:1-2 - Joseph was in a similar position to Nicodemus.
  • John 19:38
  • John 12:42
• He heart was on God’s agenda
  • Luke 23:51

Luke 24

Luke 24:1-12

• Even the apostles were surprised by the resurrection.
  • They should have known, but it did not connect with them.
  • Luke 18:32
  • Matthew 28:13
• The swoon theory
  • The idea that Jesus didn’t really die - He was revived while in the tomb.
  • This does not match the facts at all!
• “He has risen”
  • Acts 2:23, 36 - He is Lord and Christ!
• Importance of Christ’s resurrection
  • Romans 1:4
  • Romans 4:24-25
  • Romans 10:9
  • I Corinthians 15:17
  • Philippians 3:9-11
  • I Thessalonians 1:10
  • I Peter 1:3
• Counting time
  • Leviticus 23:32 - Sunset to sunset was one day.
  • Time was counted inclusively, so part of one day was counted as one day.
  • Example:
    • Day 1: Acts 10:3
    • Day 2: Acts 10:9
    • Day 3: Acts 10:23
    • Day 4: Acts 10:24, 30 - “four days ago”
  • Jesus’ enemies understood what He meant. Matthew 27:63-64