THE RISEN SAVIOR

Introduction:

A. How Would You React If You Saw Someone Who Was Dead?

1. Would you be surprised?

2. Would you be scared?

3. Would you try to act nonchalant?

B. Imagine The Disciples Surprise At Seeing Jesus?

Body: Luke 24: 36 - 45

I. As They Are Speaking.

A. The two from Emmaus are telling their story.

1. They have seen Jesus.
2. They have listened to Him teach.
3. They realized it was Him at supper.

B. Jesus appears.

1. He stands in their midst.
2. He bestows His peace to them.

C. They react!

1. They are terrified.
2. They are frightened.
3. They think they see a ghost.

II. Jesus Proves Himself.

A. Their typical human response.

1. They are troubled in their hearts.
2. They have doubts.

B. The proof.

1. He is flesh and blood.
2. He eats food.

III. He Teaches Them Again.

A. Prophecy fulfilled.

1. He had spoken these words to them before.
2. This is written throughout the Old Testament.

B. He opened their minds.

Conclusion:

A. What Would It Take To Prove A Resurrection?

1. Touching the person.

2. Seeing them eat.

3. Some kind of secret code that only you knew?

B. How Would You Prove It To Someone Else?