You Are Safe! He Has Risen!

Luke 24:13-35

Intro: That first Easter Sunday was difficult for the disciples because they did not know what we know, which is that we are marked “safe from” as the result of Jesus being risen from the dead.

1.

Reveal Answer

by the Disciples – 24:13-24

A.

Events – 24:13-14, 20, 22-24

B. Heavy

Reveal Answer

– 24:17

C.

Reveal Answer

Expectations – 24:19, 21

The disciples were not “safe from” dashed hopes and troubled hearts because everything but the truth was impacting their lives.

2.

Reveal Answer

to the Disciples – 24:25-27

The problem for the disciples was not lack of information or even education. They were not using the lens of Scripture to see the truth that
everything Jesus experienced was exactly as written.

A.

– Genesis 3:15

B.

Reveal Answer

- Isaiah 7:14, 53:5, 12; Psalm 16:10, 22:16

C.

Reveal Answer

– Numbers 21:4; John 3:14

By taking the disciples to the Scriptures, Jesus elevated and valued the Word of God above signs and experiences

3. The

Reveal Answer

of the Disciples – 24:32-35

The disciples were joy-filled that Jesus is risen, risen indeed!

Illustrate: Jesus connected the dots – 24:33-35

Because Jesus is alive, the disciples were elated that they were “marked safe” from what troubled them throughout the weekend.

Conclusion: We too are “marked safe” if we believe here is only one empty tomb. There is only One who conquered sin, death, and hell. There is only one way to heaven. His name is Jesus, our risen Savior!

Small Group Questions

1. In what ways have you had discussions about significant events that were similar to the discussion by the Emmaus Road disciples?
   

2. Can you think of a time when you used the lens of Scripture to help you work through a difficult time in your life or in helping another person through a difficult time? What were the circumstances? What Scripture did you use? What was the result?
   

3. What does Jesus’ use of the Old Testament Scriptures to help the disciples with their doubts and being troubled teach us about the value of the Scriptures?
   

4. What was of greater impact to the disciples, experience, or scripture (see Luke 24:31-32)? Apply this principle to our lives.
   

5. Because Jesus is alive, the impact is that we are “marked safe.”
   Discuss how we are “marked safe” from dark days, grief, sorrow, fear, doubt, hopelessness, empty faith, and perishing.
   

6. How is being “marked safe” through Jesus life changing for you?
   

7. How is God calling you to think differently?
   

8. What is God calling you to do as you go about your daily life?