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Read > Luke 24:13-35

“Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering His glory?” (v. 26).

Of the four gospel writers, Luke alone records the journey taken by the two disciples to Emmaus (ch. 24). It’s a lovely account, as we see Jesus working a great change in their lives. Their hearts are heavy with sorrow and bitter disappointment. They had hoped Jesus was the King promised in the Old Testament who would free them from their enemies, but all their hopes were dashed by His death (vv. 20-21).

As they travelled they were joined by Jesus Himself, but they didn’t recognise Him. Jesus listened as they spoke of His powerful ministry (v. 19), His crucifixion (v. 20), the report the women gave about the empty tomb, and the words of the angels that He was alive (vv. 22-23). Remarkably, they were able to recount the story of Jesus in the clearest terms, but remained blind and cold to the reality of what had happened. They were in possession of all the facts, but had no faith.

But just a few verses later all that changed as we see that the two excitedly raced the 7 miles back to Jerusalem. They found the other disciples and told them that Jesus really was alive and that they had seen Him for themselves (vv. 33-35). Verses 31 and 32 explains the reason for the dramatic change: “Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognised Him” (v. 31). And at that moment He disappeared! They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as He talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” (v. 32).

A great miracle had taken place. Jesus had opened their eyes and fired their hearts to life. He had done this by teaching them the Scriptures (vv. 25-27, 45).

It’s when the Bible is taught that God opens blind eyes to see the glory of His risen Son. He alone can bring life to dead hearts. – Paul Baxendale

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·         John 5:39

·         Romans 10:17

·         2 Corinthians 4:1-6

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How will you seek to go about sharing Jesus with those whose minds are blinded by unbelief? How has Jesus opened your spiritual eyes?