March 7, 2025 • 22 mins
Chapter 20 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels.
The Road - Jesus speaks to a few disciples, although his identity is hidden until the final moments. This is an interesting portion of scripture, where Jesus has the opportunity to talk about a very profound truth - that the WHOLE BIBLE is about him.
Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 24:31, And their eyes were opened, and they knew him;
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
And their eyes were opened and they knew him Luke
twenty four thirty one. As I am traveling through life,
and when I experience moments of sadness because it seems
like you are not with me any longer, I will
be reminded of Luke twenty four thirteen to forty five.
I will remember that your word declares that you will
(00:23):
never leave me or forsake me. When I am sitting
in silence, in solitude, Reveal yourself to me. When I
am fellowshipping with others. Reveal yourself to me when I
am walking throughout my day. Attune my heart and spirit
(00:43):
so that I can tell when you are in my midst.
Unlike the disciples who remain fearful from the attack of
the religious, I will live loud and unashamed in front
of those who desire to judge me, because I I
know who is with me and in me.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Walk with me.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Jesus, Speak to the areas of my life that need
your calming presence. I am open and available. I am
ready for your revelation in Jesus' name. Amen, Stay tuned
to immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told. From
(01:28):
pray dot COM's podcast Heroes in the Bible.
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in
the Bible Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far,
please share it with your family and friends so they
can know Jesus in a personal way, because knowing Jesus
is the key to understanding the Bible. Welcome to the
greatest story ever told. It is a story of a
shepherd's heart for his sheep, a father's love for his children,
(01:54):
and a hero's triumph over death and darkness. This is
a story that continues to shape and the world around us,
bringing the divine heart of God right into the hearts
of you and me. This episode is the shortest we
have had yet, but rich with deep truths and revelations
about the Messiah. This episode features two disciples, one named
(02:15):
Seopus and the other unnamed. They're on the road from
Jerusalem to Imaus and come upon a strange traveler. This
traveler walks with them and explains the depths of scripture.
Who is this strange man and how does he know
so much about the Messiah. This episode is a strange one.
It is short, but contains deep and amazing truths. It
(02:37):
is almost like being in a dream, and its meaning
only comes when you wake up. I'm excited for you
to take this journey with me and the Disciples on
the road. Perhaps we will learn something new about God's
chosen hero. But first we will have a prelude. This
prelude spans a few different people from different times. The
prophets of old all had partial image of who the
(03:00):
Messiah was. It is only when you put them together
that you see the grander picture. My prayer for you
today is that this episode would inspire you to look
deeper into God's word. Perhaps you have waded into the
shallow end of the Bible, and this episode inspires you
to go further than you have gone before. Scripture is
rich and ripe with deep and unfathomable truths. I pray
(03:24):
that this episode will draw you in and pique your curiosity.
I know if you seek him deeper, you will not
be disappointed with what you find. Here is episode twenty, the.
Speaker 4 (03:35):
Road praylude to chapter twenty. The prophet Isaiah stood before God,
enveloped last presence in the terrifying splendor of God's company,
Isaiah was given a glimpse into the future redemption of mankind.
(03:58):
What he saw was not a concrete warrior riding with
a sword and shield. He was not a politician lobbying
for policy. What Isaiah saw was a bruised and broken
man bearing the sorrows of humanity, being touched by the
heart of God. Isaiah spoke of future generations, saying.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
He was despised and rejected by men. He is a
man of sorrows and acquainted with the grief of humanity.
We hid our faces from him. We despised him and
did not worship him as he deserved. Instead, we struck him.
(04:46):
He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, yet we
still did not esteem him. He was wounded for our transgression,
bruised for our iniquities, and chastised for our peace. It
(05:09):
is by his stripes we are here.
Speaker 4 (05:15):
Isaiah was able to see what others could not, that
the redemption of mankind was going to be nailed to
a cross. Tears filled his eyes as he listened to
the heart of the Messiah. He heard his voice say.
Speaker 5 (05:31):
I gave my back to those who struck me. I
gave my chin to those who would pluck out my beard.
I did not hide my face from the shame, for
the Lord God willhelp me. I will not be disgraced.
Will set my face like a flint, and I know
that shame will not define me but victory.
Speaker 4 (05:53):
Isaiah knew that the Messiah would suffer, but he would
not be a victim. He would set his face down
like a flint to be struck, but from it it
would burst forth flames. The prophet Daniel also saw the
coming Messiah, the one who was promised to redeem Israel
(06:13):
was shown before him. Yet he was not the victorious
king he expected. He was a man cut off from
his own God. Zechariah would also speak of this suffering Messiah.
The heart of the Christ spoke to him, saying, they.
Speaker 5 (06:31):
Will look upon me and pierce me, and God will
mourn for me as one mourns for his only son.
He will grieve as one who grieves his first born.
Speaker 4 (06:43):
These prophets were able to see dimly the plans of God.
The promised Messiah would conquer. Yes, he would triumph and
rule God's kingdom. However, first he would suffer. He would
suffer the death humanity was destined for the death that
bound the children of God would be chased out by
(07:05):
the light of the world. By his wounds they would
be healed, and by his blood they would be washed clean.
Chapter twenty The road. The road from Jerusalem to m
a s was pleasant and bright. Vibrant trees stretched high
(07:27):
above the trail, providing an enjoyable covering from the midday sun.
The blossoming flowers fell down onto the road like snow,
and the birds chirped joyfully alongside the gentle breeze. The
entire day was filled with the brightness of spring. Although
the day was draped in beauty, the followers of Jesus
(07:50):
traveling along the road walked with their heads held low.
They were despondent and sorrowful. The two walked like men
defeat in battle. Their feet dragged along the dirt, and
their blank stairs ignored the elegance in front of them.
I thought he was the one, Theopis said.
Speaker 6 (08:11):
I worshiped at his feet, I praised his name like
God himself, And now he's caught.
Speaker 4 (08:21):
What was it all for? Theeopis walked with his hands
tightly gripping his staff. I feel like a fool. His
companion was silent and brooding. He too, was a follower
of Jesus and worshiped at his feet. The two of
them had been utterly transformed by the work and words
(08:41):
of Jesus. However, now that he was dead, they felt
an indescribable emptiness. It was as if their identities had
been forcibly taken from them.
Speaker 7 (08:53):
Were you there for his crucifixion?
Speaker 4 (08:56):
The other disciple mumbled, indeed, I was best, said he
winced and kicked a small rock on the road.
Speaker 6 (09:04):
I've watched them drive the nails in his wrists and feet,
and I did nothing. I said nothing. I was helpless
to help him.
Speaker 4 (09:20):
The two of them lamented their inability to help Jesus
when he needed them most. His arrest had taken them
completely off guard. They thought he was the chosen one.
They had praised him as God's promise Messiah, the one
sent down from heaven to rescue Israel from Rome. However,
(09:40):
now they were not so sure. They continued to reminisce
about Jesus and his ministry. They cried and brooded over
the events of the past week. The conversation left them
feeling hollow inside, as if they were speaking about a
friend who supposed to be there with them. The road
(10:02):
was long, but maintained its vibrant beauty. Yet every splash
of color seemed dull to them. Their heads were foggy
with doubt and unanswered questions. If Jesus was not the
true son of David, then who was he? Why would
he perform so many miracles, all to be forgotten in
(10:23):
the grave. Why did he provoke the Pharisees to the
point of anger it paying them to see their perceived
savior suffer such a brutal death. The images of his
bloodied and mangled body hanging lifeless on the cross were
etched into their minds. It haunted their dreams for the
(10:45):
past few nights. They pondered these things and asked each
other unanswerable questions. As they continued to walk, an unknown
traveler paced beside them. He carried no pack staff. He
seemed to be a man without a destination. He simply
walked on his own, content to be in the afternoon sun.
(11:09):
The two disciples saw the man and began to whisper.
The name of Jesus was dangerous. Every follower of him
was scared to be persecuted and sent to the cross
as well. However, the mysterious traveler seemed all the more
curious about their conversation. He walked closer to the two
(11:29):
friends and leaned in.
Speaker 6 (11:31):
Can we help you, sir?
Speaker 4 (11:33):
They said? The traveler scratched his head and chuckled.
Speaker 8 (11:37):
Yes, I suppose I was just curious as to who
you were speaking of.
Speaker 4 (11:42):
Jesus of Nazareth, they said, trepardaciously. Who is that? The
stranger asked kindly. The two men looked at each other
in disbelief.
Speaker 7 (11:53):
Where have you been these past three days? You must
be a visitor to not have heard about him By now.
Speaker 4 (11:59):
The stranger shround. The two disciples felt more comfortable talking
to a visitor than a citizen of Jerusalem. There was
no way of knowing who was loyal to the temple priests.
Speaker 6 (12:11):
How do we begin to describe Jesus of Nazareth, they pondered.
He was a man of power.
Speaker 4 (12:19):
He was a mighty prophet.
Speaker 6 (12:22):
When he spoke, it was as if it were the
words of God himself flowing from his lips. Not only
was he a man of power, but of compassion as well.
He performed miracles, healed the sick and restored sight to
the blind. We believed he was the Messiah However, now
(12:43):
we are not.
Speaker 4 (12:44):
So sure, they explained, And where is he now, the
traveler asked. The two men sighed and looked at him
with great sorrow in their eyes. Seapis did his best
to not choke on his words as he responded, he
is dead. No, he said, despondently.
Speaker 6 (13:05):
Our chief priests were threatened by him. They called at
a blasphemer and condemned him to death. We watched as
he was delivered to the Romans to be crucified.
Speaker 7 (13:20):
We had hoped he was the one to redeem Israel
from the Romans. However, he was slain at their hand.
Speaker 4 (13:26):
The other disciples said, it.
Speaker 7 (13:28):
Has been three days since we saw him hang there.
Since then we have been scattered and hiding. Some of
our companions visited his grave and saw that his body
had been removed. There are rumors he is raised from
the dead. Peter and John went to investigate, but found nothing.
Speaker 4 (13:45):
There was a long silence as the three men walked throughad.
The mysterious traveler looked up at the blossoming trees. He
smiled as the bright petals fell onto his face. The
two disciples looked curiously at the man. He seemed unfazed
by the news. As they walked, they began to see
(14:07):
more of the road through his eyes. They began to
notice the grassy fields blooming with flowers, and the sun's
brilliant rays shining through the tree covering. The traveler kept
looking straight and spoke, saying, you too, are foolish, he
said with a delightful tone. The two men were offended,
(14:28):
but listened none the less.
Speaker 8 (14:30):
Are you so slow of heart to believe what the
prophets spoke about? They told us that the Messiah was
supposed to suffer before entering his glory, Did they not?
Speaker 4 (14:38):
The traveler looked at them and began to oraate the
entire story of God. He spoke of the promised seed
of Adam and Eve destined to crush the head of
the servant. He explained the Covenant of Abraham and the
promised child that was destined to bless the nations. He
described who was the high priest of Melchizedek, the man
(15:00):
who wrestled with Jacob, the lion of the tribe of Judah,
and the voice of the burning Bush. He went into
depth about the true meaning of passover, Lamb, and the
prophet greater than Moses. He told them that the Messiah
was the captain of the Lord's army who came to Joshua,
(15:20):
the ultimate kinsman redeemer mentioned in Ruth and the suffering
Savior of Psalm twenty two. He described the good Shepherd
of Psalm twenty three and the suffering servant of Isaiah.
He spoke of the judges of Israel rising up his
heroes to redeem Israel. He spoke of David and Goliath
(15:41):
as an image of the Messiah's triumph over sin. He
then dissected the prophets of old and how they all
pointed towards one single person, a hero and redeemer, who
would first suffer for the sins of humanity, then rise
to be heated at the right hand of God. The
(16:03):
two disciples were enraptured by the traveler's words. The sun
was beginning to set, and they wanted every ounce of
knowledge the traveler had to offer.
Speaker 7 (16:12):
Please, will you eat and stay with us tonight?
Speaker 8 (16:15):
They said, I am going further, Please do not trouble yourself.
Speaker 6 (16:20):
The traveler said, the sun will be setting soon and
we would love to hear more about the Messiah's triumph
over death. Please stay with us and share you.
Speaker 4 (16:30):
The traveler nodded in agreement, and the three of them
spoke more about the true meaning behind the scriptures. Every page,
every story, and every hero was meant to elevate and
showcase one central character, the Messiah. The story of God
was a narrative constructed for the sole purpose of hoisting
(16:51):
the name and majesty of the Messiah. The traveler was
able to explain this at great length. The mysterioious man
sat at the table and smiled. Although he was their guest,
it seemed as if he was hosting them. He ministered
to their hearts and filled their cups. He served them
(17:13):
and loved them with his kind words. The man raised
a loaf of bread in the air and blessed it.
He broke it, and as the bread tore into the disciples,
eyes were opened. It was him, the one whom scripture
had spoken of, the Messiah they had spent an entire
day learning about, was sitting at the table with them.
(17:37):
The Hero of God, Jesus was alive. They stood to
their feet to embrace him and worship him. But as
they did this, he vanished. They ran out of their
home to look for him. As they looked around. They
caught a glimpse of the sunset. Its deep orange shoes
illuminated the blossoming trees. They stood there and awe. For
(18:02):
the first time in days, the world had color again.
They watched the sunset in complete reverence. Tears streamed down
their faces, and they laughed.
Speaker 6 (18:14):
My heart burned. As he was speaking to us on
the road, I have never heard anyone speak of the
scriptures in such a way.
Speaker 4 (18:22):
Ceopis said, not taking his eyes off the horizon. His
companion nodded, and the two stood there in silence as
the bright blessed day tucked in behind the mountains. That night,
they did not sleep. They traveled even further to tell
the eleven disciples that their king was alive.
Speaker 3 (18:47):
It is so easy when we read the Bible to
mistake the forest for the trees. We look at all
these stories as a roadmap to life, or ways to
help us live good lives. That's what the Pharisees did.
They took the Bible and made it into some that
glorified them and their morality. They saw the Bible as
primarily about obedience and adherents. Because of this, the Bible
(19:07):
was used as a measuring stick for righteousness. However, when
we truly gaze upon the Bible in its entirety, we
see that it is primarily and indisputably about Jesus. If
you look at each story individually, the image of Jesus
is blurry. However, when you look at every story, prophecy,
and law together, you will begin to see a clearer picture.
(19:29):
The prelude helps us understand that the prophets individually offered
fuzzy images of the Messiah, but when you put them together,
his image became crisper. The road to Emaeus was an
event that happened, but it was also a metaphor for
the process of the Bible. All these men walk with Jesus,
the dull and the colorless road became more vibrant and
(19:51):
teeming with life. Their muted senses became colorful as they
discovered more of who Jesus was. The person to help
them with That was Jesus himself, although they did not
know he was Jesus at the time. This episode has
so many complex metaphors it was almost too hard to
keep track. Jesus was talking to them in plain sight,
(20:12):
but they did not know it was him. Why well,
it would seem that he wanted to remain a mystery.
He wanted to retell the story of the Bible to
them and show them who the Messiah truly was. And
at the end, when they had a clear understanding of
who the Messiah was supposed to be, Jesus revealed himself.
They got to see him not just through the lens
(20:34):
of his ministry, but through the lens of thousands of
years leading up to his coming. Jesus revealed to them
that every word concerning this Book of Life had to
do with his coming, presence and promise. He was the
promised child of Adam and Eve who would kill the serpent.
He was the promised seed of Abraham to bless all
(20:54):
the nations. He was the man who wrestled with Jacob.
He was the greater Joseph who would be betray by
his brothers before redeeming them. He was the lion of
the tribe of Judah, the voice from the burning bush,
the true passover Lamb, and the promised prophet that would
be greater than Moses. He was the captain of the
Lord's army that came to Joshua in the night. He
(21:15):
was the ultimate kinsman redeemer mentioned in Ruth. He was
the promised son of David, who would be a greater
king than David. He was the good Shepherd of Psalm
twenty three, the savior described in the Prophets, the princely
Messiah of Daniel, who would establish a kingdom that would
never end, and the suffering servant mentioned in Isaiah. Jesus
was all these things and more. If I hadn't said
(21:37):
it plainly enough, let me say it now. The entire
Bible is about Jesus. These disciples were taken on a
journey from ignorance to insight. Their blind eyes were open,
and their grieving souls were given comfort. The deeper you
and I searched the scriptures for Jesus, the more amazing
he seems to us. My encouragement for you today is
(21:58):
to not settle for shaph search and mind the depths
of the breathtaking story. The further along the road of
scripture you walk, the more vibrant and colorful the scenery looks.
In our next episode, Jesus is going to bring life
and light back to the disciples. Their dark and fearful
hearts will be given light and carriage for the battle ahead.
(22:20):
Join us next time for episode twenty one, Breath of Life.
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And their eyes were opened and they knew him Luke
twenty four thirty one. As I am traveling through life,
and when I experience moments of sadness because it seems
like you are not with me any longer, I will
be reminded of Luke twenty four thirteen to forty five.
I will remember that your word declares that you will
(00:23):
never leave me or forsake me. When I am sitting
in silence, in solitude, Reveal yourself to me. When I
am fellowshipping with others. Reveal yourself to me when I
am walking throughout my day. Attune my heart and spirit
(00:43):
so that I can tell when you are in my midst.
Unlike the disciples who remain fearful from the attack of
the religious, I will live loud and unashamed in front
of those who desire to judge me, because I I
know who is with me and in me.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Walk with me.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Jesus, Speak to the areas of my life that need
your calming presence. I am open and available. I am
ready for your revelation in Jesus' name. Amen, Stay tuned
to immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told. From
(01:28):
pray dot COM's podcast Heroes in the Bible.
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in
the Bible Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far,
please share it with your family and friends so they
can know Jesus in a personal way, because knowing Jesus
is the key to understanding the Bible. Welcome to the
greatest story ever told. It is a story of a
shepherd's heart for his sheep, a father's love for his children,
(01:54):
and a hero's triumph over death and darkness. This is
a story that continues to shape and the world around us,
bringing the divine heart of God right into the hearts
of you and me. This episode is the shortest we
have had yet, but rich with deep truths and revelations
about the Messiah. This episode features two disciples, one named
(02:15):
Seopus and the other unnamed. They're on the road from
Jerusalem to Imaus and come upon a strange traveler. This
traveler walks with them and explains the depths of scripture.
Who is this strange man and how does he know
so much about the Messiah. This episode is a strange one.
It is short, but contains deep and amazing truths. It
(02:37):
is almost like being in a dream, and its meaning
only comes when you wake up. I'm excited for you
to take this journey with me and the Disciples on
the road. Perhaps we will learn something new about God's
chosen hero. But first we will have a prelude. This
prelude spans a few different people from different times. The
prophets of old all had partial image of who the
(03:00):
Messiah was. It is only when you put them together
that you see the grander picture. My prayer for you
today is that this episode would inspire you to look
deeper into God's word. Perhaps you have waded into the
shallow end of the Bible, and this episode inspires you
to go further than you have gone before. Scripture is
rich and ripe with deep and unfathomable truths. I pray
(03:24):
that this episode will draw you in and pique your curiosity.
I know if you seek him deeper, you will not
be disappointed with what you find. Here is episode twenty, the.
Speaker 4 (03:35):
Road praylude to chapter twenty. The prophet Isaiah stood before God,
enveloped last presence in the terrifying splendor of God's company,
Isaiah was given a glimpse into the future redemption of mankind.
(03:58):
What he saw was not a concrete warrior riding with
a sword and shield. He was not a politician lobbying
for policy. What Isaiah saw was a bruised and broken
man bearing the sorrows of humanity, being touched by the
heart of God. Isaiah spoke of future generations, saying.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
He was despised and rejected by men. He is a
man of sorrows and acquainted with the grief of humanity.
We hid our faces from him. We despised him and
did not worship him as he deserved. Instead, we struck him.
(04:46):
He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, yet we
still did not esteem him. He was wounded for our transgression,
bruised for our iniquities, and chastised for our peace. It
(05:09):
is by his stripes we are here.
Speaker 4 (05:15):
Isaiah was able to see what others could not, that
the redemption of mankind was going to be nailed to
a cross. Tears filled his eyes as he listened to
the heart of the Messiah. He heard his voice say.
Speaker 5 (05:31):
I gave my back to those who struck me. I
gave my chin to those who would pluck out my beard.
I did not hide my face from the shame, for
the Lord God willhelp me. I will not be disgraced.
Will set my face like a flint, and I know
that shame will not define me but victory.
Speaker 4 (05:53):
Isaiah knew that the Messiah would suffer, but he would
not be a victim. He would set his face down
like a flint to be struck, but from it it
would burst forth flames. The prophet Daniel also saw the
coming Messiah, the one who was promised to redeem Israel
(06:13):
was shown before him. Yet he was not the victorious
king he expected. He was a man cut off from
his own God. Zechariah would also speak of this suffering Messiah.
The heart of the Christ spoke to him, saying, they.
Speaker 5 (06:31):
Will look upon me and pierce me, and God will
mourn for me as one mourns for his only son.
He will grieve as one who grieves his first born.
Speaker 4 (06:43):
These prophets were able to see dimly the plans of God.
The promised Messiah would conquer. Yes, he would triumph and
rule God's kingdom. However, first he would suffer. He would
suffer the death humanity was destined for the death that
bound the children of God would be chased out by
(07:05):
the light of the world. By his wounds they would
be healed, and by his blood they would be washed clean.
Chapter twenty The road. The road from Jerusalem to m
a s was pleasant and bright. Vibrant trees stretched high
(07:27):
above the trail, providing an enjoyable covering from the midday sun.
The blossoming flowers fell down onto the road like snow,
and the birds chirped joyfully alongside the gentle breeze. The
entire day was filled with the brightness of spring. Although
the day was draped in beauty, the followers of Jesus
(07:50):
traveling along the road walked with their heads held low.
They were despondent and sorrowful. The two walked like men
defeat in battle. Their feet dragged along the dirt, and
their blank stairs ignored the elegance in front of them.
I thought he was the one, Theopis said.
Speaker 6 (08:11):
I worshiped at his feet, I praised his name like
God himself, And now he's caught.
Speaker 4 (08:21):
What was it all for? Theeopis walked with his hands
tightly gripping his staff. I feel like a fool. His
companion was silent and brooding. He too, was a follower
of Jesus and worshiped at his feet. The two of
them had been utterly transformed by the work and words
(08:41):
of Jesus. However, now that he was dead, they felt
an indescribable emptiness. It was as if their identities had
been forcibly taken from them.
Speaker 7 (08:53):
Were you there for his crucifixion?
Speaker 4 (08:56):
The other disciple mumbled, indeed, I was best, said he
winced and kicked a small rock on the road.
Speaker 6 (09:04):
I've watched them drive the nails in his wrists and feet,
and I did nothing. I said nothing. I was helpless
to help him.
Speaker 4 (09:20):
The two of them lamented their inability to help Jesus
when he needed them most. His arrest had taken them
completely off guard. They thought he was the chosen one.
They had praised him as God's promise Messiah, the one
sent down from heaven to rescue Israel from Rome. However,
(09:40):
now they were not so sure. They continued to reminisce
about Jesus and his ministry. They cried and brooded over
the events of the past week. The conversation left them
feeling hollow inside, as if they were speaking about a
friend who supposed to be there with them. The road
(10:02):
was long, but maintained its vibrant beauty. Yet every splash
of color seemed dull to them. Their heads were foggy
with doubt and unanswered questions. If Jesus was not the
true son of David, then who was he? Why would
he perform so many miracles, all to be forgotten in
(10:23):
the grave. Why did he provoke the Pharisees to the
point of anger it paying them to see their perceived
savior suffer such a brutal death. The images of his
bloodied and mangled body hanging lifeless on the cross were
etched into their minds. It haunted their dreams for the
(10:45):
past few nights. They pondered these things and asked each
other unanswerable questions. As they continued to walk, an unknown
traveler paced beside them. He carried no pack staff. He
seemed to be a man without a destination. He simply
walked on his own, content to be in the afternoon sun.
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The two disciples saw the man and began to whisper.
The name of Jesus was dangerous. Every follower of him
was scared to be persecuted and sent to the cross
as well. However, the mysterious traveler seemed all the more
curious about their conversation. He walked closer to the two
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friends and leaned in.
Speaker 6 (11:31):
Can we help you, sir?
Speaker 4 (11:33):
They said? The traveler scratched his head and chuckled.
Speaker 8 (11:37):
Yes, I suppose I was just curious as to who
you were speaking of.
Speaker 4 (11:42):
Jesus of Nazareth, they said, trepardaciously. Who is that? The
stranger asked kindly. The two men looked at each other
in disbelief.
Speaker 7 (11:53):
Where have you been these past three days? You must
be a visitor to not have heard about him By now.
Speaker 4 (11:59):
The stranger shround. The two disciples felt more comfortable talking
to a visitor than a citizen of Jerusalem. There was
no way of knowing who was loyal to the temple priests.
Speaker 6 (12:11):
How do we begin to describe Jesus of Nazareth, they pondered.
He was a man of power.
Speaker 4 (12:19):
He was a mighty prophet.
Speaker 6 (12:22):
When he spoke, it was as if it were the
words of God himself flowing from his lips. Not only
was he a man of power, but of compassion as well.
He performed miracles, healed the sick and restored sight to
the blind. We believed he was the Messiah However, now
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we are not.
Speaker 4 (12:44):
So sure, they explained, And where is he now, the
traveler asked. The two men sighed and looked at him
with great sorrow in their eyes. Seapis did his best
to not choke on his words as he responded, he
is dead. No, he said, despondently.
Speaker 6 (13:05):
Our chief priests were threatened by him. They called at
a blasphemer and condemned him to death. We watched as
he was delivered to the Romans to be crucified.
Speaker 7 (13:20):
We had hoped he was the one to redeem Israel
from the Romans. However, he was slain at their hand.
Speaker 4 (13:26):
The other disciples said, it.
Speaker 7 (13:28):
Has been three days since we saw him hang there.
Since then we have been scattered and hiding. Some of
our companions visited his grave and saw that his body
had been removed. There are rumors he is raised from
the dead. Peter and John went to investigate, but found nothing.
Speaker 4 (13:45):
There was a long silence as the three men walked throughad.
The mysterious traveler looked up at the blossoming trees. He
smiled as the bright petals fell onto his face. The
two disciples looked curiously at the man. He seemed unfazed
by the news. As they walked, they began to see
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more of the road through his eyes. They began to
notice the grassy fields blooming with flowers, and the sun's
brilliant rays shining through the tree covering. The traveler kept
looking straight and spoke, saying, you too, are foolish, he
said with a delightful tone. The two men were offended,
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but listened none the less.
Speaker 8 (14:30):
Are you so slow of heart to believe what the
prophets spoke about? They told us that the Messiah was
supposed to suffer before entering his glory, Did they not?
Speaker 4 (14:38):
The traveler looked at them and began to oraate the
entire story of God. He spoke of the promised seed
of Adam and Eve destined to crush the head of
the servant. He explained the Covenant of Abraham and the
promised child that was destined to bless the nations. He
described who was the high priest of Melchizedek, the man
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who wrestled with Jacob, the lion of the tribe of Judah,
and the voice of the burning Bush. He went into
depth about the true meaning of passover, Lamb, and the
prophet greater than Moses. He told them that the Messiah
was the captain of the Lord's army who came to Joshua,
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the ultimate kinsman redeemer mentioned in Ruth and the suffering
Savior of Psalm twenty two. He described the good Shepherd
of Psalm twenty three and the suffering servant of Isaiah.
He spoke of the judges of Israel rising up his
heroes to redeem Israel. He spoke of David and Goliath
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as an image of the Messiah's triumph over sin. He
then dissected the prophets of old and how they all
pointed towards one single person, a hero and redeemer, who
would first suffer for the sins of humanity, then rise
to be heated at the right hand of God. The
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two disciples were enraptured by the traveler's words. The sun
was beginning to set, and they wanted every ounce of
knowledge the traveler had to offer.
Speaker 7 (16:12):
Please, will you eat and stay with us tonight?
Speaker 8 (16:15):
They said, I am going further, Please do not trouble yourself.
Speaker 6 (16:20):
The traveler said, the sun will be setting soon and
we would love to hear more about the Messiah's triumph
over death. Please stay with us and share you.
Speaker 4 (16:30):
The traveler nodded in agreement, and the three of them
spoke more about the true meaning behind the scriptures. Every page,
every story, and every hero was meant to elevate and
showcase one central character, the Messiah. The story of God
was a narrative constructed for the sole purpose of hoisting
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the name and majesty of the Messiah. The traveler was
able to explain this at great length. The mysterioious man
sat at the table and smiled. Although he was their guest,
it seemed as if he was hosting them. He ministered
to their hearts and filled their cups. He served them
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and loved them with his kind words. The man raised
a loaf of bread in the air and blessed it.
He broke it, and as the bread tore into the disciples,
eyes were opened. It was him, the one whom scripture
had spoken of, the Messiah they had spent an entire
day learning about, was sitting at the table with them.
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The Hero of God, Jesus was alive. They stood to
their feet to embrace him and worship him. But as
they did this, he vanished. They ran out of their
home to look for him. As they looked around. They
caught a glimpse of the sunset. Its deep orange shoes
illuminated the blossoming trees. They stood there and awe. For
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the first time in days, the world had color again.
They watched the sunset in complete reverence. Tears streamed down
their faces, and they laughed.
Speaker 6 (18:14):
My heart burned. As he was speaking to us on
the road, I have never heard anyone speak of the
scriptures in such a way.
Speaker 4 (18:22):
Ceopis said, not taking his eyes off the horizon. His
companion nodded, and the two stood there in silence as
the bright blessed day tucked in behind the mountains. That night,
they did not sleep. They traveled even further to tell
the eleven disciples that their king was alive.
Speaker 3 (18:47):
It is so easy when we read the Bible to
mistake the forest for the trees. We look at all
these stories as a roadmap to life, or ways to
help us live good lives. That's what the Pharisees did.
They took the Bible and made it into some that
glorified them and their morality. They saw the Bible as
primarily about obedience and adherents. Because of this, the Bible
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was used as a measuring stick for righteousness. However, when
we truly gaze upon the Bible in its entirety, we
see that it is primarily and indisputably about Jesus. If
you look at each story individually, the image of Jesus
is blurry. However, when you look at every story, prophecy,
and law together, you will begin to see a clearer picture.
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The prelude helps us understand that the prophets individually offered
fuzzy images of the Messiah, but when you put them together,
his image became crisper. The road to Emaeus was an
event that happened, but it was also a metaphor for
the process of the Bible. All these men walk with Jesus,
the dull and the colorless road became more vibrant and
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teeming with life. Their muted senses became colorful as they
discovered more of who Jesus was. The person to help
them with That was Jesus himself, although they did not
know he was Jesus at the time. This episode has
so many complex metaphors it was almost too hard to
keep track. Jesus was talking to them in plain sight,
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but they did not know it was him. Why well,
it would seem that he wanted to remain a mystery.
He wanted to retell the story of the Bible to
them and show them who the Messiah truly was. And
at the end, when they had a clear understanding of
who the Messiah was supposed to be, Jesus revealed himself.
They got to see him not just through the lens
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of his ministry, but through the lens of thousands of
years leading up to his coming. Jesus revealed to them
that every word concerning this Book of Life had to
do with his coming, presence and promise. He was the
promised child of Adam and Eve who would kill the serpent.
He was the promised seed of Abraham to bless all
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the nations. He was the man who wrestled with Jacob.
He was the greater Joseph who would be betray by
his brothers before redeeming them. He was the lion of
the tribe of Judah, the voice from the burning bush,
the true passover Lamb, and the promised prophet that would
be greater than Moses. He was the captain of the
Lord's army that came to Joshua in the night. He
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was the ultimate kinsman redeemer mentioned in Ruth. He was
the promised son of David, who would be a greater
king than David. He was the good Shepherd of Psalm
twenty three, the savior described in the Prophets, the princely
Messiah of Daniel, who would establish a kingdom that would
never end, and the suffering servant mentioned in Isaiah. Jesus
was all these things and more. If I hadn't said
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it plainly enough, let me say it now. The entire
Bible is about Jesus. These disciples were taken on a
journey from ignorance to insight. Their blind eyes were open,
and their grieving souls were given comfort. The deeper you
and I searched the scriptures for Jesus, the more amazing
he seems to us. My encouragement for you today is
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to not settle for shaph search and mind the depths
of the breathtaking story. The further along the road of
scripture you walk, the more vibrant and colorful the scenery looks.
In our next episode, Jesus is going to bring life
and light back to the disciples. Their dark and fearful
hearts will be given light and carriage for the battle ahead.
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Join us next time for episode twenty one, Breath of Life.
Thanks again for listening. For more inspiring stories, daily prayers
and wisdom to last a lifetime, go to pray dot com.
And to expand your heroes in the Bible journey, download
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or friend so they can know Jesus Christ in a
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God bless
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