I truly appreciate these weekends after Easter. We have a great celebration on Easter. We rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We talk of the "empty tomb." But the "Post-Resurrection" stories serve the purpose of validating that which comes with the empty tomb.
In the Post-Resurrection stories we find our "evidence" that Jesus really rose from the dead. Our evidence centers on the testimony of eyewitnesses as their stories are shared in the scriptures. So we have the witness of the scriptures. Furthermore we have the longevity of the message. Above all we have those lives that have been changed through faith in the Risen Lord.
The Post-Resurrection stores give us confirmation that Jesus is risen. These are the stories of the first witnesses and their experience of seeing Jesus alive.
Today we looked at the Emmaus Road story. (Luke 24) Next week we will look at Thomas. (John 20.) Other Post-Resurrection stories find Jesus and the disciples having breakfast after a night of fishing. The Apostle Paul even shares teaching that centers on Jesus appearing to others following his resurrection.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
steve
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