Luke 24:13-35 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs.… I. THIS CONVERSATION SHOWS WHAT LIFE WOULD BE WITHOUT CHRIST. 1. When we fail to discern the presence of Christ our hearts are overwhelmed with grief. 2. When we fail to discern the presence of Christ our minds are clouded with doubt. II. THIS CONVERSATION SHOWS WHAT LIFE MAY BE WITH CHRIST. 1. We should never forget that Christ is near to His disciples in all their sorrow. 2. We should never forget that Christ instructs His disciples in all their sorrows. III. THIS CONVERSATION SHOWS WHAT LIFE SHOULD BE FOR CHRIST. 1. What did these men do? "They rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem." It was night, and the distance considerable, but they went immediately to proclaim the Saviour's resurrection. If we have any word to speak, or any work to do for Christ, let us do it at once; for time is short, and life is uncertain. 2. What did these men find? "And found the eleven gathered together." Men are drawn together by common sympathies and common beliefs. Why were they together? For counsel and prayer. Why together at midnight? For secrecy and security. Seasons of personal danger should be seasons of united communion with God. 3. What did these men hear? "The Lord hath risen indeed." What joyful tidings these must have been! They not only heard of Christ's resurrection from others, but they had seen Him themselves. This is love's reward. The givers were receivers. Thus experience answers experience in the Divine life. 4. What did these men say? "Told what things were done in the way," etc. Personal testimony to the fact of Christ's resurrection. If Christ has appeared to you, rise up at once, and acknowledge Him before His people. It will cheer them, and confirm you. (J. T. Woodhouse.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. |
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