Chapter Summary

Resurrection of Christ. Ministry of the risen Christ. His commission to evangelization. The ascension.

Discussion Questions for Luke, Chapter 24

1. How does the resurrection of Jesus challenge and transform our understanding of life, death, and the nature of God's power?
2. Reflecting on the discovery of the empty tomb by the women, what significance do you find in the angel's question, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" How does this question invite us to reconsider our expectations and perceptions?
3. What insights do you gain from the story of the encounter between Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus? How does this narrative speak to the themes of faith, recognition, and revelation?
4. Why do you think the disciples initially fail to recognize Jesus after his resurrection? What does this teach us about the nature of belief and perception?
5. The disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread. How does this act of communion symbolize the ongoing presence of Jesus among his followers? How do you experience the presence of Jesus in the sacrament of communion?
6. Jesus commissions his disciples to proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations. How does this commission challenge us to engage with the mission of the Church today?
7. What significance do you find in Jesus' ascension into heaven? How does this event mark the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry and the beginning of a new phase in the life of the Church?
8. How do you imagine the disciples felt and responded to the resurrection of Jesus? How might their experiences of doubt, joy, and awe resonate with our own encounters with the risen Christ?
9. Jesus explains the significance of his death and resurrection by referencing the Scriptures. How does the Old Testament foreshadow and affirm the events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection?
10. How does the reality of Jesus' resurrection shape our identity as Christians and inform the way we live our lives? How can we embody the hope and transformation that come from knowing Christ is risen?

Key Words/Phrase

Resurrection

Characters

Jesus, angels, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary mother of James, Peter, disciples, Cleopas.

Strong Verse(s)

5, 6, 25, 39, 44, 46, 49.