Luke is a great storyteller. A Gentile convert and a friend of Paul, he wasn’t an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry, but he took great care in researching and writing his Gospel. Luke’s version of the Resurrection involves a fascinating array of emotions: sadness, despair, astonishment, wild hope, disbelief, terror, and joy. Mark ends with the women’s fear and amazement, and John provides a full dialogue between Jesus and Mary at the tomb. Luke gives us a story full of intriguing, open questions, much like the empty tomb itself.
This month's text is Luke 24:1-12, ends with Peter’s run to the tomb to verify the women’s story. The rest of this chapter of Luke describes three post-Resurrection appearances, which are included in the Deep Blue Rotation Stations Classes. We will be exploring The Empty Tomb throughout the month. Some themes in this rotation include: • spiritual emptiness and fullness • the joy of a miracle • promise-keeping • transformation and new life • God’s love which moves obstacles • becoming one who tells the good news Each rotation will include an activity or demonstration that aligns with the story. |