Lesson 20: A Humanitarian by Giving Us a Perfect Revelation
Study Guide Pages 155-160
Jesus’ resurrection is one of the most critical events in all of history. It serves as dramatic proof that he paid for the sins of all people, just as he had proclaimed.
It was such a significant event that many people overlook the other important events which happened on Easter. One such thing was Jesus confirming the Bible as the one true scripture.
He confirmed the Bible’s importance not once but twice on Easter. First, he unexpectedly joined two of his discouraged followers as they walked to the village of Emmaus. They didn’t recognize him as he walked and talked with them. They shared how other followers had told them, “Jesus has risen,” yet they remained unconvinced. Jesus then explained the significance of his death and resurrection. Significantly, he did this by citing the Bible.
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:27
“Moses and the prophets” was the common Jewish way of referring to the Old Testament. In other words, Jesus pointed them to the Bible.
We see Jesus again, pointing to the Bible, later that evening with his disciples. He said to them,
These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.
Luke 24:44-45
It is immensely significant that right after he rose, Jesus pointed people to the Bible. By doing so, he showed that his resurrection didn’t nullify its importance. Instead, it confirmed it. And never once in his entire ministry did Jesus even hint that there were additional or lost scriptures. Throughout his ministry, he pointed exclusively to the Bible.
The Bible is the one and only true scripture. The Bible is where you will come to know the only true God and Jesus Christ. The Bible tells you the only way to obtain eternal life, namely, by trusting that Jesus did everything to make you right with God. Believe this, and you will spend eternity living with God.
Key Bible Verses
On Easter afternoon, Jesus used the Bible to teach about himself to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:27
Again on Easter evening, Jesus used the words of the Bible to point to himself and what he had come to do. Jesus explained to them and us that all scripture was about him
These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.
Luke 24:44-45
Questions to Consider
- How did Jesus use the Bible to teach about himself?
- What was it that had gotten the disciples off track?
- Agree/disagree: The Bible contains all of God’s Word.
- When Jesus pointed the disciples to the Bible’s promises, they understood them and believed in him. What does this show us about the purpose and power of God’s Word?
- After his resurrection (Luke 24:27, 44-45) Jesus pointed to the Word as testimony about himself, why is this important to understand?
- Why is it essential to understand that nothing is missing from the Bible?
- The Old Testament lists many promises and prophesies about Jesus. How was each of them fulfilled? (get started with a search on Google or BibleGateway.com)
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- His birth
- His life
- His death
- His resurrection
- His return for Judgment
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