WEDNESDAY, OCTAVE OF EASTER
I Reading: Acts 3:1-10: I will give you what I have: in the name of
Jesus stand up and walk!
Luke 24:13-35: They recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread.
Jesus’ Appearance to Two Believers on the Road to Emmaus:
An Immortal Journey
This
is on the most beloved accounts of the resurrection story. It is an account of
Jesus’ helping two ordinary persons who had lost hope and fallen into the pit
of sadness and despair. Their experience was an immortal journey.
1. scene 1: Taking a lonely but
thoughtful walk (v.13-14)
a.
they
had heard about the resurrection: “That same day”
b.
they
thought about and discussed the events
2. scene 2: considering three critical
questions (v.15-27)
a.
Jesus
drew near, but he was unrevealed
b.
Question
1: what are you talking about?
1)
A
gloomy look
2)
Answer:
the things have happened
c.
Question
2: What events?
1)
Jesus’
death
a)
He
was a great prophet
b)
He
was crucified
c)
He
was thought to be the Messiah
2)
Jesus’
prophecy of three days
3)
Jesus’
empty tomb and perplexing reports
a)
Reports
of vision
b)
Reports
of Jesus’ believing alive
c)
Reports
confirmed
d)
Question
3: did not the prophets predict the Messiah’s death and resurrection?
1)
A
mild rebuke
2)
His
death and resurrection were necessary
3)
He
explains the Scripture
3. Scene 3: Experiencing the burning
truth-Jesus is risen; He is alive (v.28-32)
a.
The
two sought to hear more: Invited Him to stay with them
1)
He
accepted the invitation
2)
He
blessed the food
b.
God
opened their eyes: they knew the Lord
c.
They
had experienced conviction: A burning within their hearts
4. Scene 4: proclaiming the immortal
witness (v.33-35)
a.
The
two rushed to the disciples
b.
The
exiting meeting, the immortal witness: Christ is risen
1)
Had
been seen by Simon
2)
Had
been seen by the two from Emmaus
Thought:
These two were seeking to understand the death and empty tomb of Christ. Christ
was the subject of their conversation. They were seeking the truth; therefore,
Christ drew near them (Mt 7:7-8; Jn 8:31-32).
The
problem with the two from Emmaus, as it is with so many today, was their
short-sightedness and unbelief.
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