Recognizing Jesus

Today we continue to explore how the disciples went from not believing to believing that Jesus rose from the dead. Join us to see how the resurrection makes the difference between “nevermore" and “evermore."

Sermon Outline:

I. Walking with Jesus

II. Learning from Jesus

III. Recognizing Jesus

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. The disciples did not recognize Jesus at first, even though they had spent years with him. What do you think could have caused this? Why do you think God wanted them to hear what Jesus had to teach them before recognizing him?

2. The Old Testament points to Jesus throughout. What are some specific ways we see Jesus foreshadowed or anticipated in the Old Testament Scriptures? How does understanding this deeper connection between the Old and New Testaments strengthen your faith?

3. We learned about the significance of Jesus taking, blessing, breaking, and giving the bread, and how the disciples recognized him in this act. What parallels do you see between this and the way Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper? How does participating in the Lord’s Supper help us recognize and connect with Jesus today?

4. We heard about the feelings of “nevermore” and “evermore”—how does the resurrection of Jesus change our perspective on loss, grief, and the future?

5. Have you experienced anything similar to the disciples experienced when their hearts burned within them as Jesus taught them? Whether you are a Christian or not today, what might it mean for you to invite Jesus to come in and reveal himself to you?