the road to Emmaus page 2

the road to Emmaus page 2 by ric gustafson


Cleopas and his friend walked along the dusty road. They knew they were by the village of Emmaus. The village was about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were tired and sad. They had just witnessed the brutal death of their teacher and savior. As they walked, they were discussing that.
They walked up to a crossroads. Cleopas looked to his left. A young man was approaching them. He had a dark beard. He smiled.
" Would you mind if I walk with you toward the village?".
" No".
As they walked, Jesus listened to their conversation.
Cleopas wondered if he had seen the young man before.
" What are these words that you are exchanging with one another while you are walking?".
Both men stopped and stared at the stranger with confusion on their faces.
" Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here?".
Jesus looked at their bewildered faces. " What things?".


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