25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning... Continue Reading →
The Road to Emmaus- A Spiritual Journey: part 4: Do not know that which has happened in these days.
"Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 24:18. When the unrecognised Jesus approached the two disciples who were engaged in dynamic conversation, this was their question to this unrecognised stranger.... Continue Reading →
The Road to Emmaus- A spiritual journey Part 1: why this journey is our journey
I could have limited this to one message, but the Lord seemed to indicate to me that there are so many aspects to this passage, which starts with Jesus' resurrection, and culminates with His appearing in the Upper Room with all the disciples. This is a spiritual journey, a journey we must all take. It... Continue Reading →
Easter series 5: Thursday: Conflict between the human and divine
All 4 Gospels agree on the timing and what happened at the Last Supper, it was an emotive occasion, celebrating the coming out of Israel from Egypt, but we also see marked phases in the Supper. The first thing Jesus deals with is true leaders being true servants, washing of feet. There is however a... Continue Reading →
Easter series 4: Wednesday, what they plot behind closed doors
Judas walked with Jesus for 3 and a half years, and he saw the integrity, the purity, the ingenuity of Jesus' ministry and mission on the earth. Yet something grew in Judas' heart, as he is not known for anything else within the 12 than a thief and a covetous man. This would culminate with... Continue Reading →