Day 35
The Main Event: R+1
Read: Luke
24:13-35
On June 6, 1944 when the Allies launched their “D Day attack” on the Normandy
coast they counted down to the day, then up from it.
For Jesus’ disciples “R Day”
had come and gone. It was now R+1, a
new day; a new phase in the mission of Jesus was begun; begun with the same
people, while not leaving them the same. In today’s readings
(1) Jesus talks with two travelling disciples, and (2) with eleven others in a
locked room.
As
two “downcast disciples” walk away from Jerusalem towards Emmaus Jesus joins
them, opens the Scriptures to them, interpreting the events of his death and
resurrection in light of the Word. The immediate effects of his’ death and
resurrection are understood in light of the earlier biblical tradition. They
later declare, “our hearts were burning
within us while he was talking to us on the road, opening the scriptures to
us" (24:13-35).
Then
back in Jerusalem when Jesus appears to “the Eleven” showing himself to them;
he opens their minds, understanding the Scriptures stating, “Everything written about me in the law of
Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled” (24:36-49).
When
encountering new movements and events in our life as individuals or church corporate
body, applying biblical perspectives is essential for understanding and evaluating
what is happening. The two disciples on the Emmaus road and the eleven apostles
were to have their understanding of the events of Jesus' death and resurrection
brought into the light of Scripture.
Ponder Point
(reflect)
- We read Scripture to renew
thinking and refresh faith
Consider
(respond)
- The last time we were close
what was Jesus saying to me?
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