Jesus Takes Bread and Blesses It - Luke 24:30

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus said to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “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 in chapter twenty-four and verse thirty of his book Luke shared, “as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them” where we read:

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them,

he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.

The verse reads, “And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, ...” Luke began with the words, “and it came to pass” or “and it happened and came into existence”, “as he sat at meat with them” which means “while and during the time Jesus was reclining and took His place at the table to eat with the two disciples” Jesus took the following action. Luke shared how Jesus was reclining at the table to eat with the two disciples and did the following.

The verse goes on to say, “... he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.” Luke continued with the words, “he took bread” which means “Jesus lay hold of, claimed and proclaimed flour mixed with water and baked”, “and blessed it” or “and pronounced a consecrated thanks and benediction over the bread”, “and brake” which means “and breaking the bread”, “and gave to them” or “and granted, bestowed, furnished and supplied the bread to the two disciples”. Luke shared how Jesus procured “bread”, gave thanks for it, broke it into pieces and supplied it to the two disciples.

When we consider Luke's words in this verse, we learn what happened as Jesus reclined to eat with the two disciples. Jesus took some “bread”, “gave thanks for it”, “broke it in pieces” and supplied the disciples with the pieces. This will have an impact upon the two disciples, and it should bring to mind for all who read these words what Jesus did when He instituted “communion or the Eucharist” at the last supper. Jesus was intentional in all He did to procure the “salvation” of mankind, and every person who believes and trusts in Him as their personal “Savior and Lord” will be forgiven of their sins and inherit everlasting life with God.

Next time Luke shares how the two disciples, “eyes were opened, and they knew him”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Abide with Us - Luke 24:29

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus said to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “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”, and in chapter twenty-four and verse twenty-nine of his book Luke shared how the two disciples, “constrained him, saying abide with us” where we read:

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.

The verse reads, “But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” Luke began with the words, “but they constrained him” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the two disciples compelled and entreated Jesus”, “saying” which means “uttering, declaring and proclaiming”, “Abide with us” or “remain, sojourn, tarry and do not depart away from the two disciples”: “for it is toward evening” which means “because, since and on account that the time is near and close to the evening time”, “and the day is far spent” or “and the sunrise to sunset is reclining, reposing and declining to wear away”. Luke shared how the two disciples attempted to convince Jesus to stay with them because it was almost “evening time” and the day was nearly over.

The verse continues, “And he went in to tarry with them.” Luke added the words, “and he went in” which means “and Jesus made entrance and came in” “to tarry with them” or “to stay with the two disciples”. Luke shared how Jesus complied with the two disciples' request, went into the dwelling place where they were staying and continued to be with them.

When we think through Luke's words in this verse, we learn how the “two disciples” appealed to Jesus to “stay” with them because it was almost “dark” and “nighttime” outside. Jesus agreed to continue with them, and He went inside the place where they were staying. We shall see what Jesus does once He is inside their dwelling place, but for now let us know that Jesus had a plan for these two disciples, and He was working it out. God works this way in every person's life so they may submit their lives to His Son Jesus as their personal “Savior and Lord”. When they yield to Him, He will forgive their sins, grant them everlasting life in Heaven and be in control of every situation they encounter. Let all who read these things believe.

Next time Luke shares, “as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Drawing Near to Emmaus - Luke 24:28

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus said to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “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 in chapter twenty-four and verse twenty-eight of his book Luke shared how Jesus and the two disciples, “drew near unto the village … and he made as though he would have gone further” where we read:

And they drew near unto the village, whither they went:

and he made as though he would have gone further.

The verse reads, “And they drew near unto the village, whither they went:” Luke began with the words, “and they drew near unto the village” or “and Jesus and the two disciples arose and approached the abode, habitation and town of Emmaus”, “whither they went” which means “to where Jesus and the two disciples were traveling and journeying”. Luke shared as Jesus and the two disciples were walking, they approached the “village” of “Emmaus”.

The verse goes on to say, “and he made as though he would have gone further.” Luke continued with the words, “and he made as though” which means “and Jesus pretended and affected Himself like” “he would have gone further” or “Jesus would have traveled and journeyed a greater distance”. Luke shared how Jesus pretended that He was going to continue traveling a greater distance.

When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we learn how Jesus and the two disciples approached their destination of the “village of Emmaus”, and when they made it there, Jesus acted like He was going to continue traveling. Jesus knew what He had in mind, and though it appeared that He was leaving the two disciples, He was actually using this event for a teaching moment. God does not always reveal His plan for us, but this much is for certain, He desires to have a personal relationship with everyone through His Son Jesus. Those who are wise will yield their lives to Him and trust Him with that which He knows and has not revealed as yet.

Next time Luke shares how the two disciples, “constrained him, saying abide with us”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Jesus Expounding the Scriptures about Himself - Luke 24:27

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus said to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “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 in chapter twenty-four and verse twenty-seven of his book Luke shared how Jesus, “expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself” where we read:

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets,

he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

The verse reads, “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, ...” Luke began with the words, “And beginning at Moses” or “and starting, initiating and commencing at Moses whose name means drawing out and was the legislator of the Jewish people and in a certain sense the founder of the Jewish religion”, “and all the prophets” which means “and each, every, the whole and everyone of the ones who were moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organs or spokesmen who solemnly declared to men what they have received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation”. Luke shared how Jesus “began” with the teachings of “Moses” and every one of the “prophets” as He talked to the two disciples.

The verse continues, “... he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” Luke added the words, “he expounded unto them” which means “Jesus unfolded the meaning of what is said, explained and interpreted to the two disciples” “in all the scriptures” or “within each, every, the whole and everyone of the writings and certain portions of the Holy Scripture” “the things concerning himself” which means “the events and circumstances about and on account of His own self”. Luke shared how Jesus began to explain “all the scriptures” which pertained to Him as the Messiah and Christ.

When we consider Luke's words in this verse, we learn how Jesus continued His discourse to the two disciples. He questioned them first as to whether the Messiah was to endure what He did, and then He began to refer to “Moses, the prophets and all the scriptures” about Him. God's plan of the redemption of man is throughout the “Holy Scriptures”, and when a person looks into them, they shall find God's love and passion for mankind to have a personal relationship with Him. Those who are wise will listen carefully to every words Jesus speaks and search the “Holy Scriptures” to discover Jesus is really who He said He is – the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of God and the Savior of all mankind.

Next time Luke shares how Jesus and the two disciples, “drew near unto the village … and he made as though he would have gone further”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Ought Christ to have Suffered? - Luke 24:26

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus said to the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:”, and in chapter twenty-four and verse twenty-six of his book Luke shared how Jesus says, “ought not Christ to have suffered these things” where we read:

Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

The verse reads, “Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, ...” Luke began with the words, “Ought not Christ” or “was it necessary and binding that the anointed One, the Messiah and Son of God” “to have suffered these things” which means “to have experienced and felt the painful events and circumstances”. Luke shared how Jesus began to ask the two disciples whether the “Messiah”, Himself, needed to go through the torment and death He experienced.

The verse goes on to say, “... and to enter into his glory?” Luke added the words, “and to enter” which means “and to come in, arise and make entrance” “into his glory” or “in the Messiah's praise, honor, splendor and brightness”? Luke shared how Jesus continued His question to the two disciples by asking whether He should also “make entrance” into His “honor and glory”.

When we think through Luke's words in this verse, we learn how Jesus began His discourse with the “two disciples” by asking them whether the “Messiah” was to endure everything He did so He could “enter into” the honor, glory, splendor and brightness due to Him. Jesus went through these things so every person would have an opportunity to receive Him as their personal “Savior and Lord”. Those who are wise will carefully consider all Jesus did so they could be forgiven of their sins and inherit everlasting life with God, and when they do, simply believe.

Next time Luke shares how Jesus, “expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Slow of Heart to Believe - Luke 24:25

Luke the beloved physician wrote after women told the disciples about Jesus being raised from the dead, “Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulcher; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 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 you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have 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. Yes, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulcher. 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 sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not”, and in chapter twenty-four and verse twenty-five of his book Luke shared how Jesus said, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all the prophets have spoken” where we read:

Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:

The verse reads, “Then he said unto them, ...” Luke began with the word, “then” or “at that time” “he said unto them” which means “Jesus uttered, declared and proclaimed to His two disciples” the following words. Luke shared how Jesus began to respond to His two disciples with the following words.

The verse continues, “... O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:” Luke added the words, “O fools” which means “Oh not understanding, unwise and foolish ones”, “and slow of heart to believe” or “and dull and inactive in mind to apprehend or ascertain” “all that the prophets have spoken” which means “each, every, the whole and everything that the ones who were moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman who solemnly declared to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation have uttered, declared and proclaimed”. Luke shared how Jesus called the “two disciples” “unwise and foolish ones” as He told them they were “dull and inactive in their minds to ascertain and apprehend” what “prophets” of old declared concerning the Messiah who was Jesus.

When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we see Jesus' response to “Cleopas' thoughts” concerning “Jesus”. He called them “unwise” because they did not understand all the scriptures given by the prophets of old concerning the “Christ and Messiah”. Jesus knew the scriptures concerning Him, and we shall see how He reminds these two disciples of them. God filled the Old Testament with prophesy after prophesy concerning the Messiah, and those who are wise will not only discover Jesus is indeed the Christ, but will also place their faith and trust in Him to be their personal “Savior and Lord”.

Next time Luke shares how Jesus says, “ought not Christ to have suffered these things”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".