Luke 24
BSB1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. 5 As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’" 8 Then they remembered His words. 9 And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. 13 That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?" 19 “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. 20 Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. 21 But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place. 22 Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23 but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see." 25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, how slow are your hearts to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?" 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. 28 As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. 29 But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. 30 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" 33 And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together 34 and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!" 35 Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. 36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you." 37 But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. 38 “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." 40 And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?" 42 So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and He took it and ate it in front of them. 44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms." 45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." 50 When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 praising God continually in the temple.
Study Notes — Luke 24
Chapter Summary
Luke 24 begins with the discovery of the empty tomb by the women who had followed Jesus, as recorded in Luke 24:1-12. The women find the tomb empty, but two angels appear, reminding them of Jesus' prediction of His resurrection. The women report this to the disciples, but they are initially skeptical. However, Peter runs to the tomb and confirms that it is empty, as seen in Luke 24:12. Later, Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, explaining the Scriptures and revealing Himself to them in Luke 24:13-35. Jesus then appears to the Eleven, showing them His hands and feet as proof of His resurrection in Luke 24:36-49. The chapter concludes with Jesus' ascension into heaven, as described in Luke 24:50-53. Throughout the chapter, Jesus teaches the disciples about the significance of His resurrection and the importance of faith and obedience.
Context for the Chapter
Luke 24 is the final chapter of the Gospel of Luke, which is part of the New Testament. The chapter follows the events of Jesus' crucifixion and burial, as described in Luke 23. The resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event in the narrative, as it confirms His divinity and demonstrates His power over death and sin. The chapter also looks forward to the events of the Acts of the Apostles, which describes the early Christian church and the spread of the gospel. The resurrection is a key theme in the New Testament, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 and John 20:1-10.
Heart Application
The resurrection of Jesus Christ has significant implications for our lives, as it offers hope and salvation to all people. Through faith in Jesus, we can experience the power of His resurrection and live a new life in Him, as seen in Romans 6:4 and 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are called to trust in Jesus' power and authority, and to live out our faith in obedience to His teachings, as seen in Luke 24:45-49.
What Does This Chapter Mean?
This chapter tells us about Jesus' resurrection from the dead, which is a central event in the Christian faith. After Jesus died on the cross, His body was placed in a tomb, but on the third day, He rose from the dead, as seen in Luke 24:1-12. This event shows that Jesus has power over death and sin, and it offers hope and salvation to all people. As Jesus explains in Luke 24:46, His resurrection is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and demonstrates His authority as the Messiah.
Voices from the Church
“The resurrection of Jesus is the keystone of the Christian faith, and without it, our religion would be a mere mockery.”
— Charles Spurgeon
“The resurrection of Christ is a pledge of our own resurrection, and a guarantee of our eternal life in Him.”
— John Calvin
Sermons on Luke 24
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, Miss Coleman shares a powerful testimony of a father who had a revelation that Jesus is the true Messiah. The father struggled with the idea of admitting his previo |
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - Part 1 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the gospel in a challenging environment. He talks about how he spent time with gangsters and criminals, sharing the |
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A Three-Fold Vision by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of vision and obedience to God's will. He emphasizes the need for a cleansing wave of revival in a nation plagued by immoralit |
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(People God Uses) 04 Knowing the Word of God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of running the race of serving the Lord Jesus Christ with all-out effort. He refers to the book of Acts, highlighting the powe |
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Repentance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the heart |
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A Spirit Hath Not Flesh and Bones by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of Easter, which is that by uniting with Jesus Christ, believers will miss out on nothing. He encourages the congregation to rel |
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Cost of Worship - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing how he was sitting on the front seat in the synagogue. He then repeatedly emphasizes the importance of reading the gospel of Luke. |
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(1986 Prairie Series) 4 - Rediscovering Christ by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the transformative power of recognizing Christ's resurrection in the life of believers, particularly through the experience of Peter. He illustrates how |
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Great Commission by John Stott | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamatio |
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Genesis #01 Ch. 1:1 Intro. - Universal Beginnings by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the contrasts and similarities between the book of Genesis and the book of Revelation. He uses a digital watch as a metaphor to illustrate the |
What Do You Notice?
The Role of Women
The chapter begins with the women who had followed Jesus, highlighting their importance in the narrative and their role as witnesses to the resurrection. This is seen in Luke 24:1-12, where the women discover the empty tomb and report it to the disciples.
The Skepticism of the Disciples
The disciples are initially skeptical of the women's report, but they eventually come to believe in Jesus' resurrection. This is seen in Luke 24:11 and Luke 24:12, where Peter runs to the tomb to confirm the women's story.
The Teaching of Jesus
Jesus takes the opportunity to teach the disciples about the Scriptures and the significance of His resurrection, as seen in Luke 24:27 and Luke 24:44-45. This emphasizes the importance of Scripture and Jesus' role as a teacher.