Luke 24:24

Key Reflection

In Luke 24:24, after the women reported to the disciples that Jesus' tomb was empty and that they had encountered angels declaring his resurrection, the disciples still did not believe. This verse highlights their disbelief by noting that despite the women's testimony and the appearance of angels confirming Jesus’ alive status, the disciples remained unconvinced until they personally saw him later. The cultural context is significant: in first-century Judaism, angelic appearances were not uncommon, yet seeing a resurrected person was an extraordinary event that required personal witness to fully believe.