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April 21 | Luke 24:13-35


DAILY READING


REFLECTION


What Did He Say to Them?

By Dave Mann


 Cleopas and his friend were walking with an unknown companion for several hours, never knowing that he was the resurrected Christ.  Jesus was astonished that they did not understand that what had happened had been set up by the writings of the prophets.  Luke wrote, “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself (v. 27).”  Don’t you wonder which passages Jesus highlighted?  Here are some I suspect may have been mentioned.  What verses would you add? 

 

  • “When God cursed the serpent in the garden, he was referring to me.” He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. (Genesis 3:14)

  • “Moses predicted my arrival when he spoke to the Israelites.”  The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. (Deuteronomy 18:35)

  • “Didn’t my people see that the provision of a sacrificial substitute in the first Passover was a foreshadowing of the ultimate once-for-all sacrifice?” (Exodus 12)

  • “Oh, how I wept when the chosen people wandered!”  In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 21:25)

  • “Jeremiah longed to see the fulfillment of the prophecies I gave through him, but you are seeing it now.” I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel ... and I will write it upon their hearts. (Jeremiah 31:31, 33)


  • “Why do you suppose I chose “Son of Man” as his preferred title?  Have you never read Daniel?” There before me was one like a Son of Man ... He was given authority, glory, and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom will never be destroyed. (Daniel 7:12-14)

  • “Don’t you remember the time when I rode into Jerusalem on a humble donkey?” Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)

  • “And how many times have you heard Isaiah’s prophecy read in the synagogue?  Who was – who is – and who forever shall be – that Suffering Servant?” (Isaiah 53)

 

Let these Scriptures burn into your heart as the Holy Spirit makes them real for you.


PRAYER

Lord God, how many times have you walked by my side and I did not understand?  Come, Holy Spirit, and enliven your Word, burn it into my heart, that I may understand that your plan, your work, your mission has been laid out for us from the beginning of time.  It is all accomplished in the name of Jesus, Amen.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR


DAVE MANN

I am a Pastor for Internationals (retired) in the UALC community. I am married to Pam, father of four, and grandfather of six. Pam and I have lived twenty years in other countries including France, Cameroon, Haiti, and Morocco. In retirement, we enjoy writing devotionals, learning languages, and teaching English to internationals.



 
 
 

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