Lesson 4461

 (Lesson 4461)(04-20-24) Luke 24:13-32 

“And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” 

 

Today’s quote recounts the day of Jesus' resurrection when two of His followers were walking from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. As they walked they discussed all that had happened. Jesus Himself approached and joined them on their journey, but they did not recognize Him. Jesus inquired about their conversation, and they shared their distress about the crucifixion of Jesus, whom they had hoped would be the redeemer of Israel, and the puzzling reports from some women in their group about Jesus’ empty tomb. In response, Jesus chided them for not understanding the scriptures and explained from Moses and all the prophets how it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and enter His glory. As they neared Emmaus and Jesus appeared to continue on, the two urged Him to stay with them as it was getting late. He agreed and, while at supper with them, He took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them. At this moment, they finally recognize Him, but He vanishes from their sight. The passage concludes with the two disciples marveling at how their hearts felt while Jesus explained the scriptures to them.~