The Gospel of Luke
The Gospel of Luke
Saturday & Sunday, December 16/17, 2017
Daren Dirksen
“The King’s Remedy” Luke 24:1-35 The people understood that Jesus was the promised Messiah/King but they could not imagine that such a King would die. At his death, the hope in their hearts became locked away in a cold tomb. However, the fact of the resurrection brought about the dawning of a new beginning. 1. The King’s Empty Tomb (vs. 1-12)
This is what we should, in short, seek in the whole of Scripture: truly to know Jesus Christ, and the infinite riches that are comprised in him and are offered to us by him from God the Father. If one were to sift thoroughly the Law and the Prophets, he would not find a single word which would not draw and bring us to him. . . . Therefore, rightly does Saint Paul say in another passage that he would know nothing except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” - In the preface to a Bible by J. Calvin
2. The King’s Careful Diagnosis (vs. 13-26); (Dt. 29:4,22-28, 30:1-6; Ez. 36:26-27; Jer. 31:31-33) A sad heart (v.17) A slow heart (v.25) 3. The King’s Powerful Remedy (vs. 27-35); (Jn. 14:7,16,26; 16:7; Rom. 10:17) A burning heart. (v. 32,36) “He [Christ] is Isaac, the beloved Son of the Father who was offered as a sacrifice, but nevertheless did not succumb to the power of death. He is Jacob the watchful shepherd, who has such great care for the sheep which he guards. He is the good and compassionate brother Joseph, who in his glory was not ashamed to acknowledge his brothers, however lowly and abject their condition. He is the great sacrificer and bishop Melchizedek, who has offered an eternal sacrifice once for all. He is the sovereign lawgiver Moses, writing his law on the tables of our hearts by his Spirit. He is the faithful captain and guide Joshua, to lead us to the Promised Land. He is the victorious and noble king David, bringing by his hand all rebellious power to subjection. He is the magnificent and triumphant king Solomon, governing his kingdom in peace and prosperity. He is the strong and powerful Samson, who by his death has overwhelmed all his enemies.
Growing Notes – Luke 24:1-35 Pray and read the text together.
Share a time when your heart was sad, still, or slow.
In vs. 1-12, why were they so perplexed when they went to the tomb that morning?
In vs. 13-26, what do we learn about Christ? About mankind? What is the diagnosis that Jesus gives?
In vs. 27-35, why did their hearts burn? Can that happen to you? What did they do in response that night?
How does this passage make a difference in your life?
Saturday & Sunday, December 16/17, 2017
Daren Dirksen
“The King’s Remedy” Luke 24:1-35 The people understood that Jesus was the promised Messiah/King but they could not imagine that such a King would die. At his death, the hope in their hearts became locked away in a cold tomb. However, the fact of the resurrection brought about the dawning of a new beginning. 1. The King’s Empty Tomb (vs. 1-12)
This is what we should, in short, seek in the whole of Scripture: truly to know Jesus Christ, and the infinite riches that are comprised in him and are offered to us by him from God the Father. If one were to sift thoroughly the Law and the Prophets, he would not find a single word which would not draw and bring us to him. . . . Therefore, rightly does Saint Paul say in another passage that he would know nothing except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” - In the preface to a Bible by J. Calvin
2. The King’s Careful Diagnosis (vs. 13-26); (Dt. 29:4,22-28, 30:1-6; Ez. 36:26-27; Jer. 31:31-33) A sad heart (v.17) A slow heart (v.25) 3. The King’s Powerful Remedy (vs. 27-35); (Jn. 14:7,16,26; 16:7; Rom. 10:17) A burning heart. (v. 32,36) “He [Christ] is Isaac, the beloved Son of the Father who was offered as a sacrifice, but nevertheless did not succumb to the power of death. He is Jacob the watchful shepherd, who has such great care for the sheep which he guards. He is the good and compassionate brother Joseph, who in his glory was not ashamed to acknowledge his brothers, however lowly and abject their condition. He is the great sacrificer and bishop Melchizedek, who has offered an eternal sacrifice once for all. He is the sovereign lawgiver Moses, writing his law on the tables of our hearts by his Spirit. He is the faithful captain and guide Joshua, to lead us to the Promised Land. He is the victorious and noble king David, bringing by his hand all rebellious power to subjection. He is the magnificent and triumphant king Solomon, governing his kingdom in peace and prosperity. He is the strong and powerful Samson, who by his death has overwhelmed all his enemies.
Growing Notes – Luke 24:1-35 Pray and read the text together.
Share a time when your heart was sad, still, or slow.
In vs. 1-12, why were they so perplexed when they went to the tomb that morning?
In vs. 13-26, what do we learn about Christ? About mankind? What is the diagnosis that Jesus gives?
In vs. 27-35, why did their hearts burn? Can that happen to you? What did they do in response that night?
How does this passage make a difference in your life?
