April 1
Lesson 5 (KJV)
He Has Risen
Devotional Reading: Luke 24:36–49
Background Scripture: Luke 24:1–35
Luke 24:1–12, 30–35
1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8 And they remembered his words,
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
Key Verse
The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
—Luke 24:34
Acknowledging God
Unit 2: All Glory and Honor
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Restate the mystery of Jesus’ missing body and the resolution of that mystery.
2. Explain why the women’s preparation was unnecessary.
3. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving that God keeps His promises.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. An Enduring Proverb
B. Lesson Background
I. Witness of the Women (Luke 24:1–12)
A. Prepared with Spices (v. 1)
B. Unprepared for the Scene (vv. 2, 3)
C. Angelic Explanation (vv. 4–8)
Because I Promised
D. Apostolic Disbelief (vv. 9–12)
II. Epiphany at Emmaus (Luke 24:30–35)
A. Instant Awareness (vv. 30–32)
B. Return to Jerusalem (v. 33)
C. Resurrection Confirmed (vv. 34, 35)
Disappearance
Conclusion
A. Remembering the Risen Lord
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
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Arimathaea
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Air-uh-muh-thee-uh (th as in thin).
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Emmaus
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Em-may-us.
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Galilee
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Gal-uh-lee.
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Magdalene
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Mag-duh-leen or Mag-duh-lee-nee.
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Pharisee
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Fair-ih-see.
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sepulchre
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sep-ul-kur.
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What Do You Think?
How can we ensure we relate to Jesus as living Lord and not as a long-dead historical figure?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In the form and content of our prayers
■ In how we talk about Him
■ Considering the degree to which we keep His commandments (John 14:15, 21)
■ Other
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