Jesus had been killed on a Roman cross three days ago. Cleopas and his friend, both followers of Jesus, were dejected. They were walking the seven mile road to Emmaus and discussing the events that had just taken place. Jesus Himself came along side them and joined the conversation. He asked about what they had been saying. Cleopas and his friend, who had been prevented from recognising Jesus, were surprised that there was anyone who hadn't heard about what happened in Jerusalem three days ago. It was quite the spectacle.
Jesus said they were foolish. Then He proceeded to school them on what had really happened there in Jerusalem. He started with Moses and worked His way through all the prophets.
He likely started in Genesis 3:14-15 in the Garden, then to Abram in Genesis 12:1-3. Then to Deuteronomy 18:15-18 and Job 9:1-35 with emphasis on v. 33-35, and Job 19:25-27. Psalm 22 where He is actually quoted thousands of years before His birth. Isaiah 7:1-14 and Isaiah 9:6-7. Hosea 11:1 and Micah 5:2 and so many more prophecies by so many prophets in so many other books.
When the three men got where they were going, Cleopas and his friend invited the wise stranger, urged Him, really, to stay with them. The stranger agreed to stay with them. They sat down to share a meal and Jesus broke bread and opened their eyes, then He vanished (Luke 24:13-35).
They hurried back to Jerusalem and found the other disciples and confirmed to them that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead.
This is the gospel. Jesus was born of a virgin. He was killed on a cross. He rose on the third day. From the very beginning (Micah 5:2), the law and the prophets and the Psalms pointed to Christ Jesus (Luke 24:44).
God is AWESOME!
2 comments:
Can you imagine the astonishment they felt when they recognized Jesus how awesome
I think about the Jews. So many don’t/won’t acknowledge him as messiah. Break that bread over and over so that many more will come to salvation.
Your nearness is needed every day!!
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