Sunday, April 5 He was seen by them throughout 40 days.​—Acts 1:3.

[Áine]

Sunday, April 5

He was seen by them throughout 40 days.—Acts 1:3.

 

It is Nisan 16, 33 C.E. Jesus’ disciples are numb with grief and paralyzed by fear. Two of them leave Jerusalem and head for Emmaus. A stranger approaches and walks with them. The disciples relate their disappointment about what happened to Jesus. The stranger then begins a life-changing discussion with them. “Starting with Moses and all the Prophets,” he explains why the Messiah had to suffer and die. When the three men arrive at Emmaus, the stranger reveals who he is—the resurrected Jesus! (Luke 24:13-35) Jesus appeared to his disciples a number of times throughout his final 40 days on earth. During that time, Jesus’ grief-stricken and fearful followers were transformed into a joyful, confident, and courageous army of Kingdom preachers and teachers. w24.10 12 ¶1-3

 

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 16) John 20:2-18

[Brad Smith]