The Resurrection Community that is Waiting for the Spirit
누가복음 24:36-24:53
Who is Jesus like? Vv. 36-43- While the two disciples were testifying to Jesus’ resurrection, he appeared before them to show that he has resurrected in the body. This new resurrected body of Jesus is the same body that we will have in the future in the new heaven and new earth. The reason why participating in the Lord’s suffering, doing the work daily, and returning to the earth is not something to be sad about is because we have the hope that one day we too will receive this glorious body (Php 3:10-16).
Vv. 44-48- The suffering and resurrection of the Messiah is something that must happen for the prophesy to be fulfilled. Before this epiphany, the disciples cannot completely comprehend Jesus’resurrection, so the Lord opened their hearts and enabled them to understand the scriptures. When we meditate on the Word, learn it and share it, we have faith that cannot be shaken by the threats of the world and can live a life as witnesses to the cross and resurrection.
Vv. 46-49- The time to spread the news to other nations of the cross and resurrection and the gospel message saying that forgiveness will come to those that repent, started in Jerusalem. Jesus called the Apostles to be witnesses to this work. Just as how Jesus was able to bear this work with the power of the spirit (4:14), the spirit will work in the disciples and in us as well.
Vv. 50, 51- Jesus ascended into heaven at Bethany. His ascension resonated from Mary’s song (Lk 1:51-53) and the heavenly courts overturned the worldly decision of those who opposed him, criticized him and uted him, and granted him proper status (seated at the right hand of God). This Jesus is now giving blessings to the disciples who remained on earth and must walk the road to the cross that he walked and gave them the work to fill up the church (Col 1:24).
Help us be a church that takes part in the Lord’s suffering and resurrection and enjoy God’s glory.
