This Conversation that changed everything

The conversation

Text: Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:13–35 KJV 1900

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? And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

No Idle Tale.

Only a stranger in Jerusalem would not know about the curcifixion! 1 Cor 15, the resurrection chapter is Paul’s explaination.

It is the most exciting news ever!

It ties all of scripture together as God’s story of Redemption.

The Disciples’ Story

They thought Jesus was a prophet who could do mighty deeds

The priests and leaders crucified Him.

They “trusted that he would be their new king” but were disappointed after three days.

They could not understand the story of the empty tomb.

Jesus’ story

Disciples were without understanding V. 25 (fools and slow of heart to believe)

V.25 The Prophets told you!

Isaiah 7:14 - A virgin shall conceive.

Isa 53:7 - Led as a sheep to slaughter

The Redemption Story

Beginning with Moses and all the prophets

Luke 24:27 “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”

Adam and Eve - Genesis 3:16

Genesis 3:16 KJV 1900

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

Noah and the Rainbow

Sacredness of blood, Deut. 12:23

Deuteronomy 12:23 KJV 1900

Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh.

Abraham’s Call Gen. 12:3

Genesis 12:3 KJV 1900

And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac. Gen. 22:8

Genesis 22:8 KJV 1900

And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Blood sprinkled in the Holy of Holies

All the sacrifices during the Law

This is Jesus - the Redeemer!

He is the entire story of God’s redemptive plan for man!

Romans 15:4 KJV 1900

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Our hope is in Jesus! - We can look out and see the wickedness of man, but to talk about it is not enough. Neither can we bring about reformation. We must witness about the New Birth - Salvation - Only God can re-form man to be filled with the Spirit.

Disciples’ eyes opened! Luke 24:31

The Burning Hearts

A close encounter with God, as was the people when God gave them the Law. Exo 19 through 21

Isaiah saw the Lord causing a burning heart - isa 6:1. High and Lifted up. It caused him to say, v. 8, Here am I Send me.

John in Revelation saw the Lord, Rev 1:10-16

Revelation 1:10–16 KJV 1900

I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

John got heart burn: Rev 1:17,18

Revelation 1:18 KJV 1900

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

What could cause your heart to burn?

Being with Jesus!

Getting into His word

Getting into His work

Seeing the world as Isaiah di

d (he first saw himself as a man with unclean lips.)

Seeing children dying without Jesus!

What is your story?

Romans 16:25–27 KJV 1900

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

“For me to live is Christ.”

“Woe is me if i preach not the gospel” 1 Cor 9:16

1 Corinthians 9:16 KJV 1900

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

The Disciples could not refrain from telling what they had seen and heard

Their conversation with Jesus changed their entire life!