Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Randy Duncan "The Eleven" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Because He Lives (Amen)".

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?

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49

36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have." 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate before them.

44 Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."

Intro/Outro Song: "Only One"

Nate Zuellig

ULC Artist In Residence

"Because He Lives (Amen)"

Matt Maher

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