the road to Emmaus page 1

the road to Emmaus page 1 by ric Gustafson


Cleopas and his friend walked along the dusty road and knew that they were near the village of Emmaus. The village was about seven miles from Jerusalem and both of them were tired and sad. They had just witnessed the brutal death of their teacher and savior. They were discussing that as they walked. They came up to a crossroads. Cleopas looked to his left to see a young man approaching. He had a dark beard and gave each of them a smile.
" Would you mind if I walk with you toward the village?".
" 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 the 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 and stared at the stranger. There was 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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