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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:
Read Luke 24:36-49.

1. Today\\u2019s passage begins with the men who encountered the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus sharing their experience with the disciples in Jerusalem. How is this already reminding us what we are supposed to do with the Good News of Easter?

2. Why do you think the disciples still had doubts, even when Jesus appeared to them? Do you ever have doubts? (I think we all do sometimes.)

3. What does Jesus do in an attempt to help the disciples believe He is the risen Christ?

4. The NIV says that the disciples \\u201cstill did not believe it because of joy and amazement.\\u201d What does this mean? The Message translation says, \\u201cThey still couldn\\u2019t believe what they were seeing. It was too much; it seemed too good to be true.\\u201d Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever felt that some of God\\u2019s promises seem too good to be true, leaving you with feelings of doubt?

5. Pastor Mick shared a quote from his commentary that says, \\u201cThe believer who affirms the Lord is risen, therefore, should consider next what it is that the Lord has sent him or her to do.\\u201d What do you think about that quote? How does it make you feel? What does it mean for your life going forward?

6. Why do you think it is often so hard for Christians to share the Good News with others? Is it equally hard to share other good news in life, like engagements, births, new jobs, etc.? If not, why? What\\u2019s the difference?
7. Why do you think the witness of parishioners is often more powerful than the preaching of pastors in helping unbelievers to believe?
8. What did you think about Pastor Mick\\u2019s story of a former parishoner riding his bike past the church as Pastor Mick was locking the doors? Are we sometimes guilty of doing what that man said? (locking the Good Word in and not letting it out) If so, how can we do better?
9. Jesus showed the disciples his hands and feet to prove He is who He said He is. How can you be the hands and feet of Christ in the world today to prove the same?

Prayer for the Week:
Lord Jesus, thank you for filling our lives with resurrection hope. Thank you for giving us everything, including your own life, that we might have life ourselves that is both abundant and eternal. Help us to put our full trust in you and ex-pect miraculous things when we surrender our lives to you. We love you so much Jesus, and we offer this prayer in your strong and holy name. Amen.