Forgiveness of Sins Will be Preached to All Nations
Luke 24:36-53
Key Verse 24:47 “and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nation, beginning at Jerusalem.”
1. What were the disciples still talking about? (33-36) How did Jesus reveal himself to them and why? (36b, cf. John 20:19) How did they react? (37)
2. How did Jesus help them believe his bodily resurrection? (38-43) Why is it important to believe that Jesus rose from the dead? (1 Corinthians 15:49; Romans 8:11)
3. What did Jesus teach them from the Bible about himself? (44,46) How did Jesus help them to understand the Scriptures? (45; cf. 1 Corinthians 2:14)
4. What was Jesus’ vision and plan for the future? (47) What does it mean that they are “witnesses of these things”? (48) How would he equip them for their task? (49; cf. Acts 1:4-5)
5. What hope does Jesus’ ascension plant in his disciples’ hearts? (50-51; Acts 1:11) What did the disciples do after this? (52-53) How can we be witnesses of Jesus?