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THE FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL
MONDAY, MARCH 28
Mark 16:12,13

Luke 24:13-32

 

“…he appeared in another

form unto two of them…”

 

THE FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL
 
There were two disciples (Cleopas and another unnamed) who were making their way to Emmaus (about 11 kilometres or 7 miles from Jerusalem). As they walked, they talked about the events of the day. Then Jesus suddenly appeared and walked with them, but they were supernaturally prevented from recognising Him. The Lord asked them about the happenings in Jerusalem. They were surprised He did not know. Apparently Jesus was the talk of the town. So they shared with Him the news about Jesus—how He was crucified, buried, and then disappeared on the third day. They were puzzled over the happenings. This was because they still were blind to the fact that Jesus was God Himself. They only thought of Jesus as a mighty prophet whom they had hoped would deliver Israel out of Roman bondage. The Lord had to chide them for being dull to the Word of God, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?” (Luke 24:25,26). Then from the whole Old Testament—from Genesis to Malachi—Jesus explained to them the many promises and predictions concerning Himself. There are 70 prophecies in the Old Testament concerning Christ’s first coming, Genesis 3:15 being the first and Malachi 3:1 the last. They should not have been surprised by the events that had taken place.
 
The two of them must have enjoyed the Bible study thoroughly. They testified how their hearts burned within them when the Lord expounded the Scriptures to them (Luke 24:32). It was so good and delightful to have the Scriptures taught to them so clearly and so powerfully. They strongly urged Jesus to stay on with them. At dinnertime, the Lord took a loaf of bread, blessed it, broke and gave to them. This sequence—took, blessed, broke, gave—was exactly what He did in the Upper Room (Matt 26:26). Then their eyes were opened, and they recognised the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: As students of God’s Word, we need to be sharp and careful, not dull and careless. Understanding the Scriptures requires much hard work (2 Tim 2:15).

PRAYER: (Pray that you will be a diligent student of God’s Word.)

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