The Resurrected Jesus Appears to Many - Continued

 The two disciples are clearly bewildered as to the meaning of what has occurrred.  The stranger responds with authority to correct their wrong thinking, which is affecting their hearts:"O senseless ones and slow of heart to believe all the things the prophets have spoken!  Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?"  (Luke 24:25, 26)  He goes on to interpret for them many Scriptural passages pertaining to the Christ. 

Finally the three arrive near Emmaus.  The two disciples what to hear more, so they urge the stranger: "Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is nearly over." He agrees to stay, and they have a meal. As the stranger says a prayer, breaks bread, and hands it to them they recognize him, but then he disappears.  (Luke 24:29-31) Now they know for sure that Jesus is alive! 

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