They had heard the news but didn't seem to truly believe yet because they talk about how they had hoped he would be the one. Or they were just disappointed in their own expectations for what they were putting hope in. Read: Luke 24:21-25 Notes: The disciples were sharing their disappointment in that Jesus didn't redeem Israel. They bel[...]

Can you imagine just walking along and suddenly Jesus is chatting with you? I like to think this is really how we spend our lives with God surrounding us and we all just chat, but at this moment, Jesus was appearing to the disciples. Read: Luke 24:13-20 Notes: Emmaus town about 7 miles from JerusalemCleopas was one of the men chatting. L[...]

Sometimes people tell you something and it's easy to forget. But if you witnessed someone raise a dead person and then heard them say they would themselves rise from the dead, don't you think you'd remember that? I'm guessing that most people would at least be waiting in skepticism. But Jesus' followers just were sad and kept thinking about themselves[...]

Have you heard enough of the story? I know Easter was yesterday, but let's keep going. We skipped a study on Good Friday, mostly because family time and breaks are important. But it's Monday and we're going back into Luke. This time it's the Resurrection and Jesus appearing to His friends. I think this might be my favorite part of the story. R[...]

Friday was dark. Saturday was quiet. But Sunday was coming. And sadly, Jesus' followers were emotional, exhausted, afraid, and not remembering what He had promised. He promised that He would fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. He wouldn't be dead for long. Read: Luke 23:50-56 Notes: Joseph from Arimathea - was not a servant of Jesus bu[...]

Read: Luke 23:44-49 Notes: The sixth hour is noonDarkness shares the despair and sadnessThe ninth hour is 3 pmThe veil is what separated man from being with God in the temple. Not all were allowed in this location. The tearing of the veil means that we now have free access to the presence of GodThe veil is torn from top to bottom to share th[...]

Are you emotional about this week yet? Just me? Every year it seems like I learn more and more about the celebration of Easter. Truly, motherhood has changed the way I look at the sacrifice that God made. Grateful for seasons and the continuing opportunity to learn more. Today we're still learning about the crucifixion. There's a lot of references mad[...]