Jesus Is The Key

March 23rd, 2008

Luke 24:1-11

1. Setting the scene.

  • The women went to take care of the body of a dead man.
  • They found the tomb opened and empty. 24:2,3
  • They were frightened by the sudden appearance of two really strange men. 24:4

2. Why do you look for the living among the dead? 24:5.

  • The men’s question caused the women to remember. 24:8
  • Jesus had taught that He must die and rise again. 24:7
  • The women went away with a new mission. 24:9

3. Faith to believe, the key is Jesus.

  • The disciples doubted the women’s message. 24:11
  • Their words sounded to fantastic to be believed. 24:11
  • But Peter went to check it out, and found the tomb as described; he left wondering what had happened. 24:12