- 1. In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24, verses 36 to 43, we witness a profound moment where Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection, bringing with Him an air of both wonder and reassurance. The disciples, still grappling with the shocking events of the crucifixion and the news of the empty tomb, are gathered together in a state of fear and disbelief, grappling with the reality of what has transpired. Suddenly, in the midst of their discussions and uncertainties, Jesus Himself stands among them, greeting them with the words, 'Peace be with you.' This greeting is not merely a pleasantry but a profound pronouncement of calm and wholeness, aimed at healing their troubled hearts. They are initially startled and frightened, convinced that they are seeing a spirit, their minds struggling to comprehend the miracle of His resurrection. In response to their fears, Jesus invites them to touch His hands and feet, showing them that He is not a ghost, but truly has risen in the flesh. He even asks for something to eat, illustrating His physical presence by consuming a piece of broiled fish in their sight. This act serves both as a beautiful affirmation of His physical resurrection and as a powerful incentive for the disciples to bear witness to the miraculous truth of His victory over death. In this moment, the disciples transition from doubt to joy, as they begin to understand the fulfillment of Scripture through the resurrection, making this appearance a cornerstone of their faith and mission moving forward.
What was the disciples' reaction when Jesus first appeared?
A) They were startled and frightened.
B) They celebrated.
C) They ignored Him.
D) They ran away.
- 2. How did Jesus identify Himself to the disciples?
A) He spoke in parables.
B) He wore a crown.
C) He showed them His hands and feet.
D) He performed a miracle.
- 3. What did Jesus ask the disciples to see if they believed?
A) He asked for something to eat.
B) He asked them to touch Him.
C) He asked them to sing.
D) He asked them to pray.
- 4. What did Jesus eat in front of the disciples?
A) Fruit and nuts.
B) Honey and locusts.
C) Bread and wine.
D) A piece of broiled fish.
- 5. After appearing, what did Jesus explain to the disciples?
A) His plans for the future.
B) The fulfillment of the Scriptures.
C) The creation of the world.
D) His childhood.
- 6. In what book of the New Testament is this resurrection appearance accounted?
A) The Gospel of John.
B) The Gospel of Luke.
C) The Gospel of Matthew.
D) The Acts of the Apostles.
- 7. What did Jesus instruct the disciples to do after His appearance?
A) To immediately travel to Galilee.
B) To tell everyone they met.
C) To wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit.
D) To go back to their old jobs.
- 8. What did He use to emphasize His physical presence?
A) A dream.
B) A heavenly vision.
C) His physical body.
D) A sign from heaven.
- 9. What emotion did Jesus seek to calm in His disciples?
A) Confusion and guilt.
B) Sadness and despair.
C) Fear and doubt.
D) Anger and jealousy.
- 10. Did the disciples ultimately believe Jesus was alive?
A) No, they were still confused.
B) Yes, but they didn’t show it.
C) No, they thought it was a ghost.
D) Yes, they believed and rejoiced.
- 11. What was the purpose of Jesus' appearance to the disciples?
A) To send them away.
B) To prove His resurrection.
C) To punish them.
D) To teach them a lesson.
- 12. What did the disciples receive at Pentecost as Jesus promised?
A) Healing powers.
B) Wealth and prosperity.
C) Wisdom and knowledge.
D) The Holy Spirit.
- 13. Which phrase did Jesus use to comfort the disciples?
A) Do not be afraid.
B) Follow me.
C) Peace be with you.
D) Rejoice and be glad.
- 14. How was the atmosphere in the room where disciples were gathered?
A) Filled with fear and doubt.
B) Noisy and chaotic.
C) Joyful and celebratory.
D) Silent and somber.
- 15. What did Jesus provide to bolster the disciples' faith?
A) A prophetic vision.
B) Evidence of His physical resurrection.
C) A new commandment.
D) A miraculous sign.
- 16. Who appeared to the disciples in Luke 24:36?
A) Jesus
B) John the Baptist
C) Elijah
D) Moses
- 17. What does Jesus say is fulfilled in Him?
A) Everything written about Him
B) The prophecies of doom
C) The promises to Israel
D) Only the Law
- 18. What did the disciples not initially believe?
A) That He would return
B) That He was the Messiah
C) That Jesus had risen
D) That they had a mission
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