Pastor gives us a look at the story, "On the Road to Emmaus," found in Luke 24:13-27.

We don't know the actual location of Emmaus, nor do we know the names of those walking with Jesus in this story.

The story takes place later in the day on the day of Jesus' resurrection. Those Jesus walks with do not recognize Him. They are trying to figure out everything that had happened with Jesus and thinking about what the women had said about Jesus being alive and about the disciples having gone to the tomb and found it empty.

Then Jesus begins to explain the scriptures to them concerning Himself. What Jesus shared is not recorded, but wouldn't it be fascinating to hear what was shared during that multi-mile walk!

What did Jesus tell them?

Pastor shares the idea of Jesus, starting with the story of Abraham and Isaac in the book of Genesis:

• Genesis 22:1-18 - this is the story of Abraham and Isaac at Mt. Moriah. Pastor shares some overwhelming details of this prophetic event.
• • God tells Abraham He is going to test him and tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. And Abraham steps into obedience.
  • Pastor explores several phrases found in Genesis 22 "only son," "whom you love, "Moriah." (Moriah is where the temple wold be built in Solomon's day.)
  • Abraham travels to Moriah and "on the third day" they arrive at Moriah and Abraham and Isaac leave the servants and head out the rest of the way alone. Isaac carries "the wood" for the offering.
  • Isaac asks Abraham "where is the lamb?" And Abraham replies that "God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son."
  • Isaac willingly allowed his father to place him on the altar. As Abraham raises the knife, an Angel of the LORD calls out, "Abraham, Abraham, don't lay a hand on the boy. I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
  • Isaac comes off the altar and the LORD provides a lamb for the sacrifice.
  • In verse 14 we read that Abraham called the place "The Lord Will Provide."
  • What Abraham saw was a picture of the sacrifice of God the Father in giving His Son as a sacrifice for our sins.
  • The story ends with, "and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me." The fulfillment to that promise to Abraham is found in Christ alone.

Jesus is the Living Hope of all the world.

First use of "love" in the Gospels…

Matthew 3:17 - at the baptism of Jesus "this is my Son, whom I love."

Mark 1:11 - at the baptism of Jesus "You are my Son, whom I love"

Luke 3:22 - at the baptism of Jesus "you are my Son, whom I love"

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

As Jesus talked to the disciples, these are the kinds of things He would have reminded them of: He is the only One who is the Savior of the world. The only One who brings forgiveness, life and hope. The only One who brings life forevermore. He is Risen!! He is risen indeed! He is alive! And He is returning!

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