Luke 24:36-53 | Bible Study Questions
JUBIN THOMSON
| 18 APRIL 2025
OBSERVATION
What does it say?
- In Luke 24:36, Who are “they” & what “things” were they talking about?
- How does the text describe Jesus' appearance? What does "stood among them" imply? (Luke 24:36)
- What was the condition of the disciples when Jesus stood among them? (Luke 24:38)
- What did Jesus ask them to do to convince them? (Luke 24:39-43)
- What did Jesus say were the things written about him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:44)?
- What did Jesus do to help his disciples understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45)?
- What was the central message that needed to be preached to all nations (Luke 24:46- 47)?
- What role were the disciples to play in relation to the suffering & the resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:48)?
- What promise did Jesus give to his disciples in verse 49? (Luke 24:49)
- What happened to Jesus while he was blessing the disciples? (Luke 24:51)?
- List the events that happened leading to the Ascension of Christ. (Luke 24:50-51)
- What were the responses of the disciples after Jesus ascended? (Luke 24:52-53)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What deeper meaning might Jesus' greeting of "Peace to you!" have, beyond a simple salutation? (Luke 24:36)
- Why were the disciples troubled and filled with doubt when they saw Jesus? (Luke 24:38)
- What is the significance of Jesus showing them his hands, feet & asking for food to eat? (Luke 24:39-43)
- Look at the specific passages from the Old Testament that speaks about Christ. (For E.g. Gen 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, Psalms 41:9)
- What does it mean for a Disciple of Christ to be a "witness"?
- What is the "power from on high" mentioned in Verse 49? (Luke 24:49, Ref; Acts 2:1-4a, Acts 2:38)
- Why did the disciples worship Jesus? What did they understand about him? (Luke 24:52)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
- How does the reality of Jesus' physical resurrection impact our understanding of salvation and eternal life?
- In what ways does Jesus' opening of the disciples' minds to understand the Scriptures encourage us in our own Bible study?
- How does this passage encourage us to evangelize & proclaim the Gospel message of repentance for the forgiveness of sins?
- How does the disciples' act of worship inspire us in our own relationship with Christ?
- Sing: Man of Sorrows

