Proof of the Resurrection: How Jesus Handled Doubt in Luke 24:36–43

In Luke 24:37–43, Jesus appears to His disciples after the resurrection, but instead of immediately rejoicing, they are startled and frightened, thinking they are seeing a spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Scott LaPierre shows how Jesus graciously handled their doubt and gave them clear proof of the resurrection. Jesus did not ask His disciples to believe without evidence. He showed them His hands and feet, invited them to touch Him, and even ate broiled fish in front of them. The resurrection was not a symbol, vision, feeling, or metaphor. Jesus was physically, bodily, and permanently raised from the dead. This passage reminds us that believers can know the truth and still struggle to trust it when fear rises in their hearts. But Jesus is patient with weak faith. He does not reject His people when they doubt. He strengthens them by pointing them back to Himself, His wounds, and His victory over sin and death. In this sermon on Luke 24:37–43, you will learn: • We can know the truth but still struggle to trust it when it matters • Jesus is gracious with our doubts • The resurrection is physical, verifiable, and permanent • Jesus’ scars identify Him as the crucified and risen Savior • The resurrection should seem almost too good to be true, because it is gloriously true The same Jesus who stood among His troubled disciples and said, “Peace to you,” is the same risen Christ who offers peace today. Accompanying blog post: https://www.scottlapierre.org/proof-o... Scripture: Luke 24:37–43 Preacher: Pastor Scott LaPierre Church: Woodland Christian Church Website: https://www.woodlandchristian.net More sermons and resources: https://www.scottlapierre.org 00:00 Proof of the Resurrection: How Jesus Handled Doubt 07:30 Lesson One: We can know the truth but still not trust it when it matters. 19:30 Lesson Two: Jesus is gracious with our doubts. 26:45 Lesson Three: The resurrection is physical, verifiable, and permanent. 37:01 Lesson Four: Jesus’ resurrection should seem too good to be true.