The Resurrection, Appearances, and Ascension of Christ.

Matt. 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-19; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1—22:25

1. Matthew’s Account of the Resurrection and Ascension. (Matt. 28:1-20)

• Who were the first to go to the tomb of Jesus? What did they encounter when the arrived?

• What was Jesus’s Message to them?

• What was the religious officials response when they heard the guards report?

• Why is verses 16-20 called the “Great Commission?”

2. Mark’s Account of the Resurrection and Ascension (Mark 16:1-19)

• What were the Ladies going to Jesus tomb to do? Who were these ladies? (16:1-3)

• What did they see when they arrived at the tomb. How is Mark’s account different from Matthews?

• Who was the first person Jesus appeared to? (Mark 16:9)

• What was Jesus’ command to the disciples before his ascension? (16:14-20)

3. Luke’s Account of the Resurrection and Ascension (Luke 2:1-53)

• Luke 24:31-27 is the Emmaus Road encounter with Jesus. What are some interesting accounts of this story? Why did the men not recognize Jesus? What happens when they do?

• Luke 24:36-43, Jesus appears to the disciples, what is their reaction? What does He say to them to assure them it is He?

• Luke 24:44-4, what does Jesus tell the disciples, and how does that apply to us today?

4. John’s Account of the Resurrection and Ascension (John 20:1--22:25).

• John devotes 2 Chapters to the Resurrection and Ascension, Why do you think John felt it important to give more details about the activities surrounding Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension?

• Why was the Gospel of John written? (John 20:30-31)

• What was the major emphasis of John Chapter 21? What did Jesus mean by “Feed My Sheep?”

• What are the similarities of the Gospel accounts? What are their differences? Which Gospel accounts were your favorite?