Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Bible Study - Recognizing the Risen Christ in Word, Fellowship, and Power

 


Recognizing the Risen Christ in Word, Fellowship, and Power

1. The Power of the Risen Christ (Acts 3:1–10)

Peter and John are going to the temple to pray when they encounter a man lame from birth. In the name of Jesus, Peter heals him.

Key Verses:

  • v6: "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."
  • v8: "He jumped to his feet and began to walk... walking and jumping, and praising God."

Observations:

  • This miracle happened after the resurrection and Pentecost.
  • The power of the risen Christ is now active through His apostles.
  • Peter shifts attention from human help to divine power.

Application:

  • In what ways are we offering the power of Christ instead of mere words?
  • Do we expect God to work miracles in and through us?

2. Meeting Jesus on the Journey (Luke 24:13–35)

Two disciples are walking to Emmaus, disheartened and confused about Jesus' death. Jesus joins them but they do not recognize Him until He breaks bread.

Key Moments:

  • Jesus explains the Scriptures (v27): "Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets..."
  • The moment of recognition (v30–31): "He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened."
  • Their testimony (v32): "Were not our hearts burning within us...?"

Observations:

  • Jesus walks with us even when we don’t see Him.
  • Scripture and sacrament reveal the presence of Christ.

Application:

  • How often do we fail to recognize Jesus in our day-to-day lives?
  • Are we attentive to His voice in the Word and in our fellowship with others?

3. Proclaiming God’s Mighty Works (Psalm 105:1–8)

Key Themes:

  • Praise and thanksgiving
  • Remembering God’s faithfulness
  • Proclaiming His deeds among the nations

Connection to Easter:

  • Just as the psalm calls us to proclaim what God has done, Easter is a call to share the good news of the risen Christ.

Application:

  • Am I giving thanks for God’s mighty works in my life?
  • Who have I shared the resurrection story with this week?

Alternative Psalm: 118:19–24

Key Verses:

  • v22: "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone."
  • v24: "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Easter Connection:

  • Christ is the rejected stone now raised in glory.
  • Each day post-Easter is a celebration of this victory.

Application:

  • What rejected areas in your life is Christ raising into something glorious?
  • How can we rejoice more intentionally each day in the resurrection?

Summary and Reflection

This Bible study reminds us that the risen Christ is:

  • Empowering us to bring healing and hope (Acts 3).
  • Walking with us, even when we don’t recognize Him (Luke 24).
  • Calling us to proclaim His goodness and remember His faithfulness (Psalms 105, 118).

Reflection Questions:

  1. How have I seen the power of the resurrection in my life this week?
  2. Where is Jesus walking beside me that I haven’t yet recognized?
  3. What story of God’s goodness can I share today?

Prayer: "Lord Jesus, open our eyes to see You, our ears to hear You in Your Word, and our hearts to recognize You in every moment. Let us walk in the power of Your resurrection, proclaiming Your mighty works to the world. Amen."

He is Risen! Walk in His Power and Presence.

 

 

 

 

 

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