02.19. Resurrection of Jesus Continued
LESSON XIX.--Resurrection of Jesus--Continued.
APPEARANCE ON THE MOUNTAIN IN GALILEE. Matthew 28:16-20.
How did the disciples know the place and time of this meeting? Matthew 28:16. What occurred when they first saw him? Matthew 28:17. Why did some doubt? Ans.--He probably appeared at a distance, and he had not yet spoken to them. When he came to them, what did he say? Matthew 28:18-20. What was the propriety of telling them that all power had been given him? Ans.--To show that he had the right to give the command which follows.
What was the largest number of disciples who saw Jesus at one time after his resurrection? 1 Corinthians 15:6. When was this? Ans.--It is supposed to have been when he appeared on the mountain in Galilee: for that was an appointed meeting, giving opportunity for all who desired to be present, while all the other meetings recorded were unexpected. THE LAST APPEARANCE TO THE ELEVEN.
Give Mark’s account of the last appearance to the eleven. Mark 14:14-18. How do you know that this was the last appearance? Matthew 28:19-20. Why did he upbraid them for their unbelief, seeing they now believed? Matthew 28:14. Ans.--It was for not believing those who told them of his resurrection before they themselves had seen him. Does Mark tell where this interview took place? Where according to Luke, did Jesus have this last interview with the eleven? Luke 24:50-52. Was this, then, the same as the one last mentioned by Mark? Does Luke clearly distinguish between the first and last appearance to the eleven? Ans.--No. He begins at verse 36 with the first interview, and continues it to verse 43, and then passes to the conversation which occurred just before his ascension at the close of the last interview. See Luke 24:44-51.
How did Jesus satisfy his disciples that all things had happened to him according to God’s purpose? Luke 24:44-46. What was to be preached in his name, and where was the preaching to begin? Luke 24:47. Till when were they told to tarry at Jerusalem? Luke 24:49.
Describe the departure of Jesus, and the subsequent conduct of the eleven? Luke 24:50-53. Is there any other account of the ascension of Jesus? See Acts 1:4-9. Repeat the description as there given. Acts 1:9-11. What two men were these, and how do you know who they were? Acts 1:9-11. What did they mean by saying he would come in like manner?
After the angels had spoken, what did the disciples do? Acts 1:12-13. How did they return from the Mount of Olives, when the ascension took place (Luke 24:50) near Bethany? How much is a Sabbath day’s journey? Ans.--Seven-eighths of a mile. It was not the law, but Jewish tradition that fixed it. Where did the apostles now abide? Acts 1:13. Why does Luke here give us the names of the eleven again? Ans.--To show that all were at their posts waiting for the power from on high which the Lord had promised them. Did they spend the days shut up in their room, or only make it their home? Comp. Luke 24:53. How were they spending their time, and who were with them? Acts 1:14.