the road to Emmaus page 1

the road to Emmaus page 1 by ric gustafson


As Cleopas and his friend were walking along a dusty road, they knew that they were near the village of Emmaus. The small village was about seven miles from Jerusalem and both men were tired and sad. They had just witnessed the brutal death of their teacher and savior. They were discussing this as they walked. They came up to a crossroads and Cleopas looked to his left. He noticed a young man approaching. He sported a dark beard and gave each of them a smile.
" Would you mind if I walk with you toward the village?".
Cleopas stared at his friend. " No".
The three of them started to walk down the road.
As they walked, Jesus listened to their conversation.
Cleopas wondered if he had seen this stranger before. He could not place his face.
" What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you walk?".
Both men stopped. They stared at the stranger with confusion on their faces.
Cleopas spoke up. " Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?".
Jesus looked at their bewildered faces. " What things?".


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