the road to Emmaus page 2

 the road to Emmaus page 2 by ric gustafson

" The things about Jesus the Nazarene who was a prophet mighty in deed and word in the sight of God and all the people".

His friend spoke up. " The chief priests and our rulers delivered him to the sentence of death and crucified him". 

Cleopas sighed. " We were hoping that it was he who was going to redeem Israel".

" And then something happened?".

" What happened?".

Cleopas scratched his chin. " After three days, some of the women went to the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body".

" The women said that they had seen a vision of angels who told them that he was alive". His friend grinned at Jesus. " Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it exactly as the women had said.

Jesus looked at them with loving eyes. " Oh foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken ".

Both Cleopas and his friend stared at Jesus.

" Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into his glory".

research help:  The Ryrie Study Bible

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric