Jesus Changes Everything: "Jesus Changes Our Understanding of Scripture"

Jesus Changes Our Understanding of Scripture          

Luke 24:13-35

 I. The Disciple’sDevastation(Luke 24:13-24)

Romans 8:28-29

Hebrews 13:5

II. The Savior’s Explanation(Luke 24:25-27)

Acts 8:26-40

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

1 Peter 3:15

The Story:

• Creation (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2)
• Fall (Romans 3:10, 3:19)
• Rescue (1 Peter 3:18, Galatians 1:4)
• Restoration (Revelation 21:1, 4, Ephesians 2:8-9)

The Romans Road:

• Romans 3:23
• Romans 6:23
• Romans 5:8
• Romans 10:9
• Romans 5:1
• Romans 8:1

III. The Spirit and the Word’s Transformation(Luke 24:28-35)

John 6:37, 65

Hebrews 4:12

1. God’s Word is to be understood in its entirety.

2. God’s Word can be trusted.

3. God’s Word brings transformation. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

4. God’s Word is to be shared.

 Family Faith Sheet

1. Why do you think God sometimes allows us to endure times of sorrow and confusion?

2. How does it impact us to know that He is with us, even if He seems hidden or disguised?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and 1 Peter 3:15. In what ways do you feel prepared or unprepared to explain the gospel by going through God’s Word? How can you grow in this?

4. How does the Holy Spirit use the Word of God to reveal Jesus and bring transformation today?

5. What role do God’s people have in interpreting and understanding God’s Word?

6. Why was it natural for these two disciples to share the news of Jesus’ resurrection? How is it natural for you?