Luke, 24, 35-48
While the disciples were talking, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence.


Why were Jesus' disciples startled, terrified?

Why did they suppose Jesus to be a ghost?

Jesus not only saw their fear, but He also saw inside their hearts. What did He find?

What did He ask them to do to be sure He wasn't a ghost?

What was the disciple's response to Jesus showing His hands and feet?

What is it like to have both joy and disbelieving? Have you ever felt those two things at once?
When? Why?

Why did Jesus request food? Does He ever ask of you a practical assignment to show something of Himself to you?

What does this story tell us about Jesus?