Confusion precedes revelation.

Did He, or Didn't He? 

     That Sunday morning, "two of them were going to Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him." 

     He asked, What are you discussing together? 

     "They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them asked, 'Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?'"

     What things? he asked. 

     "'About Jesus of Nazareth,' they replied. 'He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel."

     "He said to them, How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory? And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them all the Scriptures concerning himself." 

     "Approaching the village, nearly evening, they urged him to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight." 

Luke, chapter 24

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