Luke 24:44-49
“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”

What does Luke 24:44-49 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 24:44-49, from the King James Version (KJV) reads: 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the…
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In the quiet hours following His resurrection, Jesus gathered His disciples, ensuring that they understood the significance of the events that had just transpired. Luke 24:44-49 (KJV) presents a profound moment where Jesus draws His followers into the grand narrative of…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, gathered in Your presence to reflect on the profound words of Your Son, Jesus Christ, as shared in Luke 24:44-49. Lord, as we meditate on this scripture, we earnestly seek not just knowledge, but an understanding…
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