Luke 24:13–31
Read Luke 24:13-16
Why, of all the disciples to visit on this first day of His resurrection, would Jesus come alongside these two discouraged believers, and for it to be recorded for us?
(This could be a lesson for strong believers to take time, and come alongside those who are weak in their faith, building them up and encouraging one another by explaining the scriptures that our God is never far from us, even when we are low in faith.)
Why do you think the men did not recognize Jesus? How do we not recognize Jesus today?
Read Luke 24:17-24
How did the men "miss" Jesus in verse 21? How do we miss Jesus today? How do we miss the gospel today?
How does the reality of Christ fuel our mission?
What helps you recognize that it is Jesus who is walking alongside you when you are discouraged or confused?
If Jesus were to walk a few miles with you today, what would you talk with Him about?
Read Luke 24:24-31
What value do you see in Jesus doing a Bible study with them instead of just telling them who He was?
Why do you think Jesus disappeared once they recognized Him?
(We are to walk by faith and not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7. His disciples had been relying on His visible presence, some of them for three years now, but now it is time to lean on His invisible presence.)
Does God want our faith to be built on experience alone? What is the relationship between faith and truth?
If an unbeliever asked you, "What practical difference does Jesus make in your life?", what would you tell them?
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