He Is Not Here, He Has Risen: Resurrection, Scripture, and Mission | The Gospel of Luke 24 (WEB)

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MnjQf5YAsxCAhha7jCSGDLuke Chapter 24 brings us to the climax of the Gospel. The silence of the tomb is broken, and the resurrection of Jesus reshapes everything that has come before. This chapter moves from grief to wonder, from confusion to understanding, and from fear to joy as the risen Christ reveals Himself alive.In this episode of Bible Chapter by Chapter, we read Luke 24 in the World English Bible (WEB) and then walk carefully through its meaning, section by section.Luke begins at the empty tomb, where the women discover that Jesus’ body is gone and are reminded of His words. Faith does not awaken instantly. It grows through remembrance. Peter runs to the tomb and leaves wondering, showing that resurrection belief often begins with questions rather than certainty.Luke then shifts to the road to Emmaus, where two disciples speak honestly about disappointment. Jesus walks with them unrecognized, listens to their grief, and opens the Scriptures, showing that the suffering of the Messiah was not a failure but the path to glory. Their hearts burn before their eyes are opened.Jesus later appears to the gathered disciples, speaks peace into fear, and demonstrates the physical reality of His resurrection. He opens their minds to understand the Scriptures, commissions them as witnesses, and promises the power of the Father.Luke closes with the ascension of Jesus and a community transformed by worship and joy. The Gospel ends not with an ending, but with expectation, preparing us for the story to continue in Acts.If this study encouraged or challenged you, please like, subscribe, and share.Comment below: Which moment in Luke 24 stood out to you most, the empty tomb, the road to Emmaus, or the ascension?