Beyond the Weekend: Road to Resurrection
The Passion of Jesus defines the events leading up to Easter and is the biggest holiday season celebrated by Christians around the world. The milestones of this season include Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, Good Friday, and Easter. But why do the events of Jesus’ Passion matter? Do they even have significance in our lives today?
In this 3-week series ROAD TO RESURRECTION leading up to Easter, Sr. Pastor Aaron Buer will teach about the biblical and cultural significance of the events of Jesus’ Passion and share the impact of Jesus’ sacrifice for our eternity.
Week 1: Matthew 21:1-11
Week 2: Matthew 27:45-53
Week 3: Luke 24:13-35
He Explained to Them
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:25-27
Read: Luke 24:25-27 Listen: Luke 24
TODAY'S MESSAGE
After walking with and listening to the travelers for some time, Jesus starts to challenge them. He calls them foolish and asks how slow they are to believe what the Old Testament said about the Messiah. Then, he goes through the Old Testament. Jesus challenges them with the truth about himself and points out what they had been missing in the scriptures.
There are many common misconceptions about Jesus, which we could fall into as well. One is that Jesus just wants us to be happy and supports us no matter what we believe or do. However, the Bible teaches that Jesus is more than just a good teacher or a supportive friend. He is our Savior, Lord and King. So, we should expect him to challenge our beliefs and behaviors when they are out of alignment with his character and teaching.
TODAY: Consider what you might need to do to get acquainted with Jesus. For some of us, this might mean starting a reading plan through one of the accounts of Jesus’s life (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). For others, it might mean joining a group and studying scripture together. Simply studying the truth is a great way to determine if your view of Jesus is out of alignment.
JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Read Exodus 5-6. Highlight anything that points to Jesus. Note God’s promised deliverance.
Download a printable PDF of the BTW week here.
