4.26 The Eleven

About this episode

Pastor Randy Duncan discusses the encounter of the risen Christ with the disciples, focusing on themes of peace, forgiveness, and witnessing.

Pastor Randy Duncan continues our series on Encountering Jesus with a message on The Eleven. This encounter shows us what the risen Christ does with broken people. Pastor Randy breaks down how this unfolds in three phases of Jesus: "Peace be with you", "why are you troubled?", and "you are witnesses". Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Digging Deeper Questions: The disciples were afraid, ashamed, and confused when Jesus appeared to them behind locked doors. Where do you see yourself in that room? What fears, doubts, or unfinished business might Jesus be stepping into in your life right now? Jesus speaks "Peace be with you" before He gives any explanation or mission. Why do you think restoration comes before instruction? How has God met you with peace when you expected correction? Jesus keeps His wounds after the resurrection. How does the idea that God can use our wounds as part of our testimony reshape how you view your past pain or failures? Jesus calls the disciples witnesses because they have been forgiven. How does knowing you are forgiven, not perfect, change the way you see your role in sharing your faith?

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Randy Duncan

Topics covered

• Encountering Jesus
• resurrection
• forgiveness
• peace
• witnesses
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• resurrection
• Jesus
• disciples
• peace
• forgiveness
• faith
• encounter

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Eleven, Luke 24:36-49

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