The Risen Christ: Scripture Fulfilled and Mission Commissioned
The resurrected Christ reveals Himself physically and inaugurates the global gospel mission.
Luke 24:36–49 (BSB)
36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
37 But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
38 “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
39 Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
40 And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet.
41 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
42 So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish,
43 and He took it and ate it in front of them.
44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
48 You are witnesses of these things.
49 And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
What is the big idea of Luke 24:36–49?
The resurrected Christ reveals Himself physically and inaugurates the global gospel mission.
How does Luke 24:36–49 point to Christ?
The risen Christ, having fulfilled Scripture through His death and resurrection, commands repentance and proclaims forgiveness of sins; all who trust in Him are reconciled to God and empowered for witness.
Authorial Intent
To confirm Christ’s bodily resurrection and commission the proclamation of repentance and forgiveness to all nations.
Chapter: Luke 24
The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing
The crucified Jesus is risen bodily, fulfills all Scripture, opens blind hearts and minds, commissions witnesses to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations, and ascends in blessing as the worshiped Lord.