He Explained to Them

April 04|Road to Resurrection Series

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:25-27

Read: Luke 24:25-27
Listen: Luke 24

TODAY’S MESSAGE

After walking with and listening to the travelers for some time, Jesus starts to challenge them. He calls them foolish and asks how slow they are to believe what the Old Testament said about the Messiah. Then, he goes through the Old Testament. Jesus challenges them with the truth about himself and points out what they had been missing in the scriptures.

There are many common misconceptions about Jesus, which we could fall into as well. One is that Jesus just wants us to be happy and supports us no matter what we believe or do. However, the Bible teaches that Jesus is more than just a good teacher or a supportive friend. He is our Savior, Lord and King. So, we should expect him to challenge our beliefs and behaviors when they are out of alignment with his character and teaching.

TODAY: Consider what you might need to do to get acquainted with Jesus. For some of us, this might mean starting a reading plan through one of the accounts of Jesus’s life (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). For others, it might mean joining a group and studying scripture together. Simply studying the truth is a great way to determine if your view of Jesus is out of alignment.