Today's readings are Numbers 32.1-6, 16-27 and Luke 24.1-27.
Today we see Luke's account of the first post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. It seems the true death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus is a matter of debate and skepticism. Let's notice just a few of the significant things Luke points out.
1) The early disciples don't seem to have expected a resurrection. If this were fabricated by the early Church every believer would have remembered Jesus' words and expected his resurrection.
2) The first witnesses were women. Again, this is not the kind of story someone who wanted people to believe it would invent. The testimony of women was never given full credence.
3) The grave clothes were left behind. If someone had stolen the body, the wrappings would be gone.
Christ is risen, he is risen indeed.
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