Sermon Cloud

The Vindication of Jesus, Part 2

Jesus and Two Disciples

Luke 24:13-35

Review:

Luke's format: confusion, confrontation, instruction, proclamation

The Women

The Two Disciples

The Eleven Disciples

Walking to Emmaus     Luke 24:13-16

The disciples

The village

The discussion

The lack of recognition

Explaining to a Stranger     Luke 24:17-24

Jesus' question: what are you discussing?

Cleopas' answer: where have you been?

Cleopas' belief system: confusion, despair, and resignation

Confronted and Instructed     Luke 24:25-27

Jesus' rebuke

Jesus' question

Jesus' instruction

Served and Enlightened     Luke 24:28-32

Hospitality offered

Bread served

Eyes and understanding opened

Convinced and Proclaiming     Luke 24:33-35

Moved to immediate action

Filled with assured conviction

Applying God's Truth to Life ...

Three cruicial truths:

1. The resurrection really happened.

2. The risen Christ continues to minister to people.

3. The Scriptures continue to provide the essential foundation for faith.