Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Main Themes: Resurrection mystery, remembrance, community, signs of presence, grief and hope, listening to others’ stories
Discussion Questions:
1. The Power of Remembrance
• The angels said to the women at the tomb, “Remember how he told you…” What role does remembering play in your faith?
• How might recalling God’s faithfulness in your past shape your present hope?
2. Encountering Resurrection in Absence
• Luke’s Gospel does not rush to show the risen Christ. Instead, it lets us sit in the tension. How do you resonate with the idea of signs of presence amidst apparent absence?
• Have you ever experienced God’s presence even when things felt uncertain or unclear?
3. Community and Witness
• The women at the tomb weren’t believed at first, despite their faithfulness. What does this teach us about who God chooses as messengers?
• How can we listen more deeply to others’ experiences of faith, even if they don’t match our own?
4. Clothing and Connection
• Pastor Mark reflected on the significance of Jesus’ burial cloth. Have you ever found comfort in an object connected to someone you’ve lost? How do tangible items help us feel spiritual truths?
• How might we use ordinary things in our lives to remind ourselves of God’s nearness?
5. Living Resurrection Every Day
• Luke’s story reminds us that resurrection isn’t always immediate or dramatic. Where in your life are you waiting for resurrection? Where might you already see it unfolding?
• What’s one small way you can live into resurrection hope this week?
