Behind The Message EP 7 - Luke 24 - Jesus Is Risen

September 14, 2020

On this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer continue the discussion from this past weekend’s message on the resurrection of Jesus. They discuss Jesus’ first appearances to His disciples and explore further the implications of the resurrection for Jesus’ disciples back then and for believers today. 

Big Truth 
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Luke 24

Big Ideas
The risen Christ abides with His people
The risen Christ confirms the truthfulness of Scripture
The risen Christ calls us to a mission
The risen Christ demands a response

Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…

-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.

-Read Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:22; and Mark 8:31. 
What is Jesus teaching his disciples in these passages? 
Read Luke 24:44-47. Why did the disciples not understand and hold onto these teachings? 

-Consider Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 23:50-54). During the recording, Pastor Mike, Pastor Daniel, and Jennifer all discussed what it cost Joseph of Arimathea to publicly make a stand for Jesus by taking His body and giving Him his own tomb for His burial. Read Matthew 16:24-25. According to his actions, was Joseph of Arimathea a disciple of Jesus? Could a case be made for the authenticity of your discipleship based on the criteria found in these verses in Matthew 16?

-In Jennifer’s “What Got You” response, she talked about Jesus’ appearances to 
-Mary Magdalene--a picture of grace
-The disciples on the road to Emmaus--a picture of Jesus’ pursuit and desire for intimacy with His followers
-Peter--failure is not final

Consider these three instances and share with your discussion group what they each teach you about the characteristics of Jesus. Which of these characteristics encourage you the most during this particular season of your life and why?

-Pastor Daniel & Jennifer talked at length about Big Idea #4: The Risen Christ Demands A Response.
-What is your response to this past weekend’s message and/or the Behind The Message recording?

-Have you responded to the message of the Gospel through repentance of your sin and saving faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?

-Is there a…
-Promise to claim
-A command to obey
-Sin to confess
-Attribute of God to praise