Behind Locked Doors

N.T.#667 "Behind Locked Doors"

Nov. 5, 2025

Luke 24-Part 6 

LET IT GLOW

While the rest of the city continued to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread and carrying on life as usual, a group of Jesus' closest followers were gathered behind closed doors, in the upper room. As they gathered, they found encouragement and safety, hope instead of fear as they heard of Jesus' appearances. Folks were sharing their experiences (two on the road to Emmaus). 

Days had elapsed between verses 43 and 44. Jesus and His followers traveled to Galilee and back before He returned to heaven. (Matt. 28:16) In Acts, Luke makes it clear that Jesus spent 40 days with His disciples between His resurrection and ascension. (Life Application Study Bible)

What happened next?

• Suddenly and miraculously, Jesus appeared in their midst, greeting them with Peace be unto you. (verse 36) 
• Obviously, Peter had been the only apostle to have previously encountered Jesus. 
• What were the others reaction? Terror as they viewed the resurrected Lord Jesus. (verse 37) Had they seen a ghost?  (I think we all would have been scared out of our wits had we not seen Jesus enter through the door but suddenly was there.)
• Jesus encouraged the believers to touch Hin and see that He had flesh and bones. (verses 38-39)
• He showed them His hands and feet with nail scars. (verse 40)
• The shocked people believed not for joy and wonder. (verse 41)
• Jesus ate a piece of broiled fish and some honeycomb to prove He had a resurrected body. (verses 41-43)

The doors were closed and locked. (John 20:19) Were the people standing there with wide eyes and mouths open? 

LET IT GROW

Jesus expounded how the Old Testament pointed to the Messiah, His sufferings, and His resurrection all predicted. (verses 44-46)

Jesus opened the people's minds so they understood the Scriptures. 

The apostles were to preach of repentance and forgiveness of sins to the Jews and to all nations. 

These were witnesses of such things. In order to carry out the task, they would be endued with power from on high-the Holy Spirit. (verse 49)

LET IT GO

Help us carry on the Great Commission, Lord Jesus.

We are Your witnesses of Your salvation in our lives.

To You be glory, honor, and praise forever!