PrayerBits
A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church
Sunday
Scripture lesson: Luke 24:44-53 Understanding the Scriptures in a new way
Time to reflect: “fulfilled” is often interpreted as meaning “a prediction carried out.” But what it really means in the New Testament is “filled with (new) meaning.” The ancient writers described how God works. The stories and utterances were fulfilled more than once – and continue to be fulfilled today. But with Christ they were fulfilled in a very special and unique fashion.
Moving through the day: How can we fill with meaning the charge in verse 47? It was directed to Apostles, but it can apply to us also.
He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
The Ascension
When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
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