Good evening.  Tonight, we are going to finish up chapter 22, and then we will actually finish the book of Luke by looking at chapters 23 and 24 tonight as well.  Because of cancellations, it’s been a long time working on this book of the Bible, but tonight we will finish that, and then next time we will have a review of the books of Leviticus and Luke.

And to get started tonight, let’s just go ahead and jump right into tonight’s text.  Whoever has that first key, go ahead and read that for us please.  (READ 22:63-23:25)

Why do the guards treat Jesus as they do?

Even though both Pilate and Herod found Jesus innocent, why does Pilate finally had Jesus over to the leaders?

What might you have done in his place?

What stands out to you about the fact that Barabbas was released, while Jesus was condemned?

In 19:45 Jesus confronted injustice with action, why is He now remaining silent?

How do you decide when to fight for what is right, and when not to?

Before we move on, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?

Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and move on to the next section.  In this next section, we are seeing the crucifixion of Jesus.  So, whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us.  (READ 23:26-43)

What attitudes do you see in the crowds as Jesus is lead to His death?

What about the attitudes of the rulers?

How about the other criminals?

What aspect of the Gospel message do you see in verses 40-43?

What do you think of when you think about the crucifixion?

Before we move on, is there anything else that anyone would like to add?

Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and finish up chapter 23.  Whoever has that next key, go ahead and read that for us please.  (READ 23:44-56)

What is significant about the temple curtain being torn?

What do we learn about Joseph of Arimathea from this passage?

Why would he risk his reputation and status at this point?

At this time, allow me to read for you what the commentary had to say about chapter 23.  It says, (READ COMMENTARY)

Now, before we move on, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?

Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and take a look at the final chapter.  At this time, I will go ahead and read our next section about the resurrection of Christ.  (READ 24:1-12)

How do you think the women felt as they arrived at the tomb?

How must they have felt as the two figures appeared before them?

How did the disciples receive the news when the women told them?

Why would Peter want to go and see for himself?

What must have been going through his mind as he reached the empty tomb?

How has the resurrection changed the world?  (Read form Quest page 1520)

Does anyone have anything else?

Well, if that is all, let’s move on.  Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us please.  (READ 24:13-35)

Well, it is right after the resurrection, but these 2 followers of Jesus are still sad and confused.  In this passage we see how Jesus comes alongside them and lets them talk about their disappointment and shattered dreams.  And then he gives them great healing and hope.

Why didn’t they recognize Jesus when He joined them?

What was it that opened their eyes?

Why do you think Jesus acted as if he was going further?

Why did Jesus make a special appearance to Peter?

Now, before we move on, does anyone have anything to add?

Well, if there is nothing else, let’s go ahead and finish this book up.  Whoever has the final key, go ahead and read that for us please.  (READ 24:36-53)

Why was it necessary for them to see that Jesus was not a ghost?

What task does Jesus give to them, and to us today?

How well do you think you could tell the story of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus to a non-Christian?

Why do the disciples react so differently when Jesus is taken away this time?

At this time, allow me to read for you what the commentary had to say about chapter 24 as a whole.  It says, (READ COMMENTARY)

Now, before we close this evening, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?

Well, if that is all, we have finally finished the book of Luke, and the next time that we are able to meet, we will do a much needed review of the book of Leviticus, and the book of Luke.

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