Luke 24:1-12

With thanks to page sponsor:
Jimmie Melton, pastor,
Cornerstone
Presbyterian Church,
Concord, NC.
(Feb 07-08)

• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "The Victor," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • "Revealed to Peter," "The Empty Tomb," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.

  • The Gospel of Peter.

  • IV.43, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)

  • Part 23, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Poor humble women, who were certainly not expecting it, are chosen to be the first witnesses of the resurrection, so that there might not be any suspicion of either deceit or violence."
  • The Nature of Christ's Resurrection, Samuel Willard, c. 1700.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
    • "Christians often perplex themselves about that with which they should comfort and encourage themselves. They look rather to find their Master in his grave-clothes, than angels in their shining garments."
  • Section VII, Evidences of the Christian Religion, Joseph Addison, c. 1715.
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "This is only a repetition of the words which our Lord had spoken to them before his passion But it is observable, he never styles himself the Son of man after his resurrection."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Easter Day," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Luke’s main point is that there was no body in the tomb, which in itself could have meant many things – most commonly theft or interference of some kind. In Mark the women entered and saw a young man. In Luke they see nothing initially. The emptiness makes space in the story for their distress."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "Can we say that we really believe in the resurrection of the Lord if we aren't willing to tell others about it?"
  • "New Vistas for a Misguided Hope," Kenneth E. Bailey, Presbyerian Outlook. (Requires free registration.)
    • "At the Cross, costly love is demonstrated in response to evil, and at the empty tomb victory is won over that evil. Following this path the Messiah enters into his glory and a new world is born for all of us."
  • Commentary, Luke 24:1-9, William D. Watley, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
    • "Like the women who came to the tomb on that first Easter Sunday morning, we can receive so much more than we expect. We can receive the resurrected, ascended, exalted, and reigning Jesus and soon coming King as our personal Lord and Savior."
  • "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, John 20:1-18 / Luke 24:1-12, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "We are still working resurrection out. When we get the acculturated stuff out of the way we will get much closer to all that lies behind this multi-valenced word."
  • "Observers No Longer," Expository Essay, Luke 24:1-12, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "Incongruities and perplexities continue. Partial faith and amazement is the order of the day. Lack of understanding and clarification of that ignorance happens. And maybe that isn't such bad news after all."
  • "Joanna," Sarah M. Foulger, Stirred by the Light - Voices of Lent.
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • "Empty Tomb, Empty Talk," Thomas G. Long, The Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
    • "It is somewhat reassuring to realize that the first Christian sermon ever preached did not register high on the Richter scale. When the women came back from the cemetery on Easter morning, they brought with them word of an empty tomb and astonishing news: "He is not here but has risen!" All Christian preaching begins here."
  • "Life on the Edge," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "When was the last time you had your "comfort zone" challenged? What happened?"
  • Lectionary Commentary and Preaching Paths (Easter C), by Jirair Tashjian, at The Christian Resource Institute.
    • "The resurrection of Jesus must be understood as part of the totality of God’s activity through Jesus."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Empty Tomb," "Death and Resurrection of Jesus," wikipedia.
  • "Easter Calls Us to Resurrection -- Our Own," Joan Chittister, National Catholic Reporter, 2001.
    • "Like the women who go to the sepulcher on Easter morning to bless the body because of which their entire lives had been changed (Luke 24:1-12), we have been preparing for six weeks to answer this last, most momentous question: Will we ourselves, touched by Jesus, now rise and do life differently?"
  • "The Red-Haired Saint: Is Mary Magdalene the Key to the Easter Narratives?" James T. Baker. Religion Online.
  • "The Disciples' Inspection of the Empty Tomb," Bill Craig, Leadership U.
    • "...it therefore seems more plausible to posit common tradition rather than interdependence for Luke and John's story of the disciples' inspection of the empty tomb."
  • "Recognizing the Risen Lord," Marianne Sawicki, Theology Today, 1988.
    • "Action on behalf of the needy is not an implication of resurrection faith, but a precondition for it. Talk about resurrection is literally meaningless in the absence of such action. This raises the serious question of what it takes to speak correctly today about resurrection, to mean what the tradition has meant by the term."
• ATLASerials is now available on multiple platforms.  Direct links are currently available for ATLASerials via EBSCOhost and ATLA platforms when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLAS on one of these platforms. If you are unsure about which link to choose, please contact support@atla.com.
  • Copenhaver, Martin B., "Easter Nonsense," Journal for Preachers, 2007. (Sermon)
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Daniel, Lillian, "You Are Grounded, Luke 24:1-12," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Johnson, Andy, "Our God Reigns: The Body of the Risen Lord in Luke 24," Word & World, 2002.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Johnson, Luke Timothy, "Expository Article: Luke 24:1-11," Interpretation, 1992.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Karris, Robert J., O.F.M., "Women and Discipleship in Luke," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1994.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Kelly, Geffrey B., "Finding Sustenance in the Midst of Disappointment," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lamborn, Amy Bentley, "I Know that My Redeemer Lives," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Long, Thomas G., "Empty Tomb, Empty Talk," The Christian Century, 2001.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lowry, James S., "At Deep Dawn," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lyle, Kenneth R., Jr., "Preaching the Resurrection to Experience the Risen Christ," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Mitchell, Ella Pearson, "Humble Before the Power of God," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • O'Collins, Gerald, S.J. and Daniel Kendall, S.J., "Mary Magdalene as Major Witness to Jesus' Resurrection," Theological Studies, 1987.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Pierce, Brian J., O.P., "Romero, Resistance, and Resurrection," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Plevnik, Joseph, "The Eyewitnesses of the Risen Jesus in Luke 24," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1987.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Prince, Deborah Thompson, "The 'Ghost' of Jesus: Luke 24 in Light of Ancient Narratives of Post-Mortem Apparitions," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2007.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Sappenfield, William J., "Love Strong Enough to Defeat Death," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Sawicki, Marianne, "Recognizing the Risen Lord," Theology Today, 1988.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Smith, J. Alfred, Sr., "Understandings of the Resurrection," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Talbert, Charles H., "The Place of the Resurrection in the Theology of Luke," Interpretation, 1992.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Willimon, William H., "Preaching the Easter Texts: Resurrection and Vocation," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
      ATLAS via ATLA Image Browse - ATLAS via ATLA PDF
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Reviews:
  • Anderson, Kevin L., 'But God Raised Him from the Dead': The Theology of Jesus' Resurrection in Luke-Acts. Paternoster, 2006. Review by Lidija Novakovic, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
• Sermons:
  • "What on Earth Are You Looking For?" the Reverend Dr. Judith Jones, Speak from the Heart, Christian Voices of Compassion, Tolerance, Peace & Justice.
  • "Sunday Morning at the Improv," the Rev. Dr. Homer Henderson, Day 1, 2004.
  • John Jewell: "Son Rise" (2003), "Idle Tales - A Matter of Perspective" (2001).
  • "No Idle Tale," Dr. Carol Noren, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1996.
• With Children:
  • "The Resurrection," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "The Easter Story," Linda Edwards, The Children's Chapel.
  • "Mary Magdalene Speaks to the Risen Christ," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • Luke 24 Crossword, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
  • "The Empty Tomb," online computer java-based coloring pages from Grace Baptist Church of Feeding Hill.
• Drama:
  • "A Familiar Laughter," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Luke 24:6, Luke 24:6 #2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Holy Week (+ Easter) Clip Art (Free), United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries.
  • Luke 24:1-12 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Luke 24:1-6, Luke 24:1-6, Luke 24:1-6, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
  • Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 24:1, 5, 6. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Tell Me the Story of Jesus
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Resurrection
• Poetry, Literature, and Literary References:
  • "Easter among the Samaritans," Nancy G Westerfield, Theology Today, 2004.
  • "After Emmaus," Michael Nelms, Presbyerian Outlook. (Requires free registration.)
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Resurrection
• Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
  • Easter Day C
• The above links are for the study of specifically Luke's resurrection account. See also Study Links and Resources for the general Accounts of Jesus' Resurrection
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke