The Gospel of Luke (Chapter 24): A Reflective Guide (original) (raw)
The resurrection of Jesus is the pillar of Christianity. It changed everything for the discouraged and despondent disciples of Jesus. His messages were definite and intentional as he appeared personally to the specially chosen eyewitnesses. To the first eyewitness, Mary Magdelene, the message was restoration for the fallen disciples and followers. To the second eyewitness, the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, the message was the revelation of the Gospel in Scripture (in shadows, types and prophecies in the Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament). To the third foundational witness, the eleven apostles, the message was to take up and fulfill the responsibility of taking the gospel to all nations. Jesus then ascended back to heaven from Mount Olives, awaiting the day when he will return, and set foot on the same ground from which he left. The Showdown II is over. Jesus has triumphed exceedingly. It was now up to the revived apostles and disciples to take the Gospel to ends of the earth.
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