The Resurrected Jesus

 N.T.#665 "The Resurrected Jesus"

Nov. 4, 2025 

Luke 24-Part 5

And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him; and He vanished out of their sight. (verse 31)

 LET IT GLOW

Do you have some doubts concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Read on to find out to whom He appeared as proof.

Until we see Jesus for whom He really is-crucified Savior, Risen Lord, Messiah, Son of God-we will not come to Him. Until we see ourselves as who we are, sinners in need of a Savior, we won't repent. Our soul is in need for forgiveness of our sins. Only Jesus can do that. We simply admit we are sinners, believe Jesus died in our place taking our punishment for our sins, and is risen, sitting at the right hand of God the Heavenly Father. Have you done so, friend? Are we sharing the Good News with others?

Do you know what those two people who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus did after eating with Jesus and seeing His nail scarred hands? They rose up from the table, returned to Jerusalem (7-8 miles), and found the 11 disciples and others gathered together. (verse 33) They related to the folks what had happened to them.

Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. (verse 34)

Peter and John had seen the empty tomb. The Lord may have presented Himself to Peter, but there is no recording of such and he did not mention it.

LET IT GROW

MacArthur gives us 10 instances where Jesus appeared between the Resurrection and Ascension:

1. Mary Magdalene at the tomb (Mark 16:9)
2. to the women on the road (Matt. 28:9-10)
3. the two on the road to Emmaus (verses 13-32)
4. to Peter (verse 34)
5. to 10 of the 11 disciples (verses 36-43)
6. to the 11 with Thomas present 8 days later (John 20:26-31)
7. to 7 of the disciples by the shore of the Sea of Galilee (John 21:1-25)
8. to more than 500 disciples probably o the mountain in Galilee (1 Cor. 15:6)
9. to James (1 Cor. 15:7)
10. to the apostles when He ascended into heaven. (Acts 1:3-11)

After His ascension, Jesus appeared to Paul. (1 Cor. 15:8) The next time He appears it will be in glory as He comes in the clouds to get His children.