a) Describe the appearance of the Risen Christ to the two men on their way to Emmaus
(b) What three benefits to Christians derive from the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Explanation
A) APPEARANCE OF JESUS TO THE MEN GOING TO (LUKE 24:13-35)
i. On the first day of the week/ the evening of the resurrection, Cleopas and one other disciple were going to Emmaus discussing the most current event in Jerusalem, i.e the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
ii. Jesus drew near and walked with them, and joined the conversation
iii. They could not recognize him and were surprised when he asked them what they were discussing
iv. They asked him whether he was the only stranger around, unaware of the most current happening.
v. He asked them what it was. They answered, it concerned Jesus. a great prophet that was mighty in words and deeds;
vi And how the Jewish council had delivered him to be condemned to death
vii, He was the one they had hoped would redeem Israel.
viii. It was then the third day since it happened - though some of their women had amazed them with the story of his resurrection.
ix. Some of their men had however been to the tomb and found it empty as the women had told them/but Jesus they did not see.
x. Jesus called them fools who were slow of heart to believe all that the. prophets had spoken.
xi. He said that, it was necessary that Christ should suffer and enter into glory.
xii. Beginning with Moses and the prophets, he interpreted to them all that the scriptures had spoken about himself.
xiii. When they drew near the village, Jesus made as though he would go further they pleaded with him to pass the night with them (for the day was spent).
xiv. He went in with them and, at table; he took the bread, blessed and broke it.
xv. And their eyes were Opened and they recognized that it was Jesus.
xvi. Jesus disappeared from their sight.
xvii. ' They wondered how it did not dawn on them, when he was expounding the scriptures to them, that they were actually talking to Jesus;
xviii. They immediately returned to Jerusalem, told their experiences and the brethren in turn confirmed Jesus' resurrection.
B) THREE BENEFITS CHRISTIANS DERIVE FROM THE RESURRECTION
i. It is the main pillar of the Christian faith.
ii. It gives Christians hope that Jesus is alive.
iii. It confirms that Jesus is the son of God,
iv. It shows that all those who die the Lord will be alive in the last day
v. It confirms Christians hope for salvation.
vi. ft gives Christians the boldness and courage to evangelize.
vii. Jesus overcome death, so would Christians overcome death and the sorrow and pain it brings.
