(photo by Sara Holben – May
2009)
Background:
The gospels
are really meant to be read from “back to front” – that is, starting with the
Resurrection of Jesus. After all, while
the disciples experienced Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, the gospels
were written through the “lens” of Resurrection so that everything that comes
before Easter morning is to be understood because Jesus Christ is raised from
the dead.
All 4 of
the gospels devote extended time to the last week of Jesus’ life – from Palm
Sunday to Easter morning, including several post-resurrection appearances which
describe disciples’ experiences of a Risen Lord.
Testimony
to Christ’s resurrection is a key feature in the witness of the early church –
and it is Resurrection that still shapes our life, faith, and ministry.
As you read
through this week’s passages, note that no one gives testimony to the actual raising of Christ from the dead – no one
saw it. Their testimony is to the power
of God that brings death out of life and their experience of that power in a
Risen Savior.
Readings for Week #11:
· Read the Resurrection from all 4 Gospels:
o
Luke 24:1-12;
o
Matthew 28:1-10;
o
Mark 16:1-8;
o
John 20:1-18.
§ What did the witnesses see?
§ What did they think they know?
· Mark 16:9-19 – this section of Mark’s gospel with its
post-resurrection appearances is not included in the earliest manuscripts and
is believed to be a later addition
· Luke 24:13-35 – the Road to Emmaus
· John 20 and 21 – post-resurrection appearances
· 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 – Paul’s testimony
· Colossians 1:15-20 – a hymn to the Risen Christ
Additional Resources:
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