April 20, 2025

Risen! – Luke 24:1-35 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: The living Jesus gives living hope.

Luke 24: Three Lenses

  • Women (vv. 1-11)
  • Peter (v. 12)
  • Disciples (vv. 13-35)

Two Questions

  • Did Jesus rise from the dead?
  • Does it matter?

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • April 21 - Psalm 74, Acts 21
  • April 22 - Psalm 75, Acts 22-23
  • April 23 - Psalm 76, Acts 24
  • April 24 - Psalm 77, Colossians 1
  • April 25 - Psalm 78, Colossians 2

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Growth Group Guide

  1. What is your favorite Easter tradition or memory? Why?
  2. Read Luke 24:1-35. Describe this account from the perspective of (a) the women, (b) Peter, and (c) the two disciples.
  3. What role has doubt played in your faith journey?
  4. Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Why or why not? Do you think it matters? Why or why not?
  5. How does Jesus offer a living hope?