![]() ![]() Jesus knew the problem lay not in their heads but in their hearts. Jesus rebuked them: “Come on men, why are you being so foolish? Why are your hearts so sluggish when it comes to believing what the prophets have been saying all along?” Luke 24:25 They spoke these words in spite of the fact that trusted friends had gone to the tomb, discovered no body, and received a message from angels that Jesus was alive. Most distressing to Jesus was their lack of faith. He ended with these words: “We had been hoping He was the One – you know, the One who would liberate all Israel and bring God’s promises.” Luke 24:21īasically, they told Jesus that He had let them down. Jesus asked the two men what they were talking about.Įxpressing deep sadness, Cleopas shared how Jesus, the mighty prophet who did amazing miracles and preached powerful messages, had been crucified. Yet, unbeknownst to us, standing next to us is the risen Jesus Himself! With His death, we now feel abandoned and hopeless. Let’s imagine ourselves on that same road … believers who had put all our hope in Jesus. In the midst of their conversation, Jesus joined them, but Scripture says they didn’t recognize Him. Friends whose hearts ached with sorrow as they spoke of how the Roman authorities persecuted, tortured, and executed their teacher and friend. Today we will join two friends, Cleopas and his companion, walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus after Christ’s death. Will you join me for a few minutes to take a trip back in time? ![]()
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