THE LORD HAS RISEN INDEED!

By the end of the lesson, we will:

UNDERSTAND the power of a relationship with Jesus Christ; REFLECT on the resurrection of our Savior; and DEVELOP a desire to share the message of the Gospel.

Focal Verses: Luke 24:1-35

Keep in Mind:  "And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight." (Luke 24:31) 

At-A-Glance
1.) Hopelessness and Despair (Luke 24:13-21)
2.) Restored Hope (vv.28-35) 

In Focus: We can often get entangled in our own sense of grief and despair. In today's lesson we will learn that Jesus offers hope to us no matter the circumstances we face-just because He lives.  

Background: After Jesus' death, all hope seemed lost for many of His followers. They thought Jesus would become their earthly king and overthrow the government, thus providing peace for the people. When this did not happen and Jesus was crucified, they did not know where or to whom to turn for help. Two men, one named Cleopas, decided to head back to Emmaus. We do not know what they planned to do when they arrived there; we just know they were saddened by Jesus' death. However, their seven mile journey would be interrupted by an unexpected traveler. 

Discuss the Meaning: 

1.) Once Jesus broke bread with the two men, they recognized Him. What significance does the breaking of bread (the Lord's Supper) have in helping us to remember Jesus? 
2.) What does it mean to you that Jesus lives?

Lesson in Our Society: 

In today's society, it is very easy to become despondent over the problems of life. In response, Bishop Charles Ellis, III, led the saints at the 2012 P.A.W Convention in New Orleans in building a Habitat for Humanity house. How can we, individually and as an Apostolic church, offer help to those who are discouraged and in need?

Make it Happen:

This week, we may encounter people who are experiencing difficulties in their families, financial problems, sickness, grieving the loss of a loved one, etc. We can show compassion toward others by listening to them and sharing the message of the Gospel. The two men in our Scripture lesson went from being hopeless to hopeful. Then they returned to Jerusalem to share the news of the Resurrection with other disciples. We, too, have a message of hope for a hurting world-an Apostolic message to share wherever we go.  
(Excerpt from The Apostolic Light)

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19.) Which of the following scriptures supports that not only is Jesus willing to save, but He is able to save? Check all that apply.

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From Acorns to Oak Trees: Something for the youth!

From The Student Magazine: 

He's with Us

'Dre walked in and saw that look on his mother's face. For several months, she had been telling him they'd have to move soon. The home he had grown up in was in foreclosure, and his mother didn't have the money to pay the mortgage. 

"Dre slowly walked to his room. He looked around and thought about packing his belongings. 

"I don't even know where we'll go," he said out loud.

He peered out the window at his mother's car and wondered if that would be taken away soon as well. Before he could sit down, he heard his mother reading her Bible at the dining room table. She read the words aloud and cried a little. 

"Don't cry, Mom." 'Dre reached out to hung her and began to pray that God would be with them in that moment. "I don't think I've ever prayed so hard in my life," he said. 

"I appreciate your prayers, son. And I know that God heard you."

Shortly afterward, 'Dre's grandmother called. She was coming by to give his mother a check. If it was enough, his mother could use it to prevent the foreclosure. If it wasn't enough for that, it would certainly be enough to find an apartment for them to live in. 

PRESENT THE SCRIPTURES: Luke 24:1-35

A shorter version of this event appears in Mark 16:12-13. The traveler's sad words, "We had hoped that he was the one" (v.21), indicate just how low their spirits had fallen after the crucifixion of Jesus--their hop was gone. This lesson also emphasizes that Jesus' method of teaching, "opening the Scriptures," was so powerful it caused the disciples' hearts to "burn" within them (v. 32). 

How can the Word of God be presented to the youth in such a way that it elicits this kind of response?

Scripture Discussion

Often, humans are caught up in their own sense of gloom and despair. How can we be encourage to see and take advantage of the good news surrounding us? Jesus opened the eyes of two followers He encountered on the road to Emmaus, and they recognized that He was with them. 
There are times when we go through things that might cause us to believe that our Savior has forgotten about us. In today's passage, we see that it can be difficult to recognize when we are in His presence. It can also be difficult to see good when we feel so badly. This passage is proof that sometimes Christ is nearest to us when He seems to be the farthest. 
It is a blessing to recognize when the Savior is present. 
How can today's passage teach us to focus on Christ when we feel as though we are alone?

(Excerpt from The Apostolic Light)

Song for the week: "He Lives (Remix)" by Fred Hammond

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