Chapter 27 – The Resurrection*

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Monday: Read John 19:31-42, Matthew 27:62-66 (p. 381-382, end at “…posting the guard.”)

Joseph and Nicodemus risked ritual defilement right before the Sabbath to care for Jesus' body. Where in your life is "religious rule-keeping" preventing you from showing true, messy compassion?

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Tuesday: Read Mark 16:1-3, Matthew 28:2-8 (p. 382-383, end at “…tell his disciples.”)

The women left the tomb “afraid yet filled with joy.” Have there been times in your spiritual journey when you’ve experienced this mix of fear and joy?

 

Wednesday: Read John 20:3-18 (p. 383-384, end at “…things to her.”)

Jesus ends Mary’s confusion with a single word: "Mary.” How does it change your perspective to know that the Creator of the universe calls us by name, especially in our moments of deepest pain?

 

Thursday: Read Luke 24:13-49 (p. 384-386, end at “…from on high.”)

Jesus showed them his hands and feet. Why is it significant that the risen Christ kept his scars? How do your own "scars" serve as a testimony to God's healing and presence in your life?

 

Friday: Read John 20:24-29, 21:1-19 (p. 386-388, end at “…Follow me!”)

Jesus concludes with the same words he started with three years prior: "Follow me.” How is "following Jesus" different for you now than it was when you first started?

 

Saturday: Read Matthew 28:16-20, John 21:25, 20:31 (p. 388)

When Jesus says “go,” the original Greek is perhaps best translated "as you are going." How can you turn your "normal" routines—grocery shopping, working, parenting—into an intentional mission trip?

 

* Chapters and page numbers are from The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Copies are available in the lobby.