Too Good to be True

Passage

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon Summary

Luke 24:36–49 emphasizes how Jesus’ unexpected, bodily resurrection appearance filled the disciples with disbelief from overwhelming joy—it seemed too good to be true, yet it was true. Jesus offered unequivocal evidence of His resurrection and then commissioned His followers with a universal mission: to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Believers today are invited to live in that same peace, confidence, and calling.
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Discussion Questions

1. [Optional starter question] What stood out or stuck with you from the sermon?
2. Can you think of a time in your life when something felt “too good to be true”—but it turned out to be real? What was your reaction?
3. Why do you think the disciples struggled to believe Jesus had risen, even when He stood in front of them?
4. What does their reaction teach us about how people process good news—especially news that changes everything?
5. Have you ever felt that the message of the gospel—God’s love, forgiveness, eternal life—is “too good to be true”? Why or why not?
6. Where in your life do you need to be reminded that what feels "too good to be true" in Christ is actually true?
7. What truth about Jesus do you want to hold onto this week when doubt or discouragement come?
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Resources Consulted:

• Various commentaries

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