With Jesus on the Emmaus Road 230423 Holy Light LC.pptx

With Jesus on the Emmaus Road 230423 Holy Light LC.pptx

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  With Jesus on the Emmaus Road… 3rdSunday of Easter: 23rd April 2023
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  We want toserve God…. But… Health Issues Loss & Pain Making ends meet Climb ladder War, injustice Conflict Boredom
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  Today… What does God’sWord have to say to us today? Luke 24: 13-35
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  24:13 Now onthat same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 24:14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 24:15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 24:16 but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 24:17 And he said to them, "What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?" They stood still, looking sad.
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  What is themessage for TODAY? When things go wrong (we think) We can be distracted by our “issues”, our “pain”… and miss the “important” things Jesus came to His disciples and walked alongside PROBLEM? When we focus inward We can miss God
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  24:18 Then oneof them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?" 24:19 He asked them, "What things?" They replied, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 24:20 and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. 24:21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.
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  What is themessage for TODAY? Focusing on the challenges / issues We can lose hope when our expectations are not met, when we think we have lost, we lose sight of Him… We can be caught up in the current happenings that we forget His promise and teachings PROBLEM? When we get distracted We can forget His Word
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  24:24 Some ofthose who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him." 24:25 Then he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! 24:22-23 Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.
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  What is themessage for TODAY? Be assured: Jesus does not give up on us Even when we hear good news from fellow believers, we still doubt, we think we know better… But Jesus is not angry nor has He given up…
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  24:26 Was itnot necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?" 24:27 Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. 24:28 As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. 24:29 But they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over." So he went in to stay with them.
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  What is themessage for TODAY? Jesus continues to walk alongside us He continues to teach us as we continue our journeys We might not notice His presence or His Words, but He is there The assurance? Even if we cannot see God He is there
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  24:30 When hewas at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 24:31 Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. 24:32 They said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?"
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  What is themessage for TODAY? Jesus reveals Himself to us when we are open The disciples invited Him in, and over the simplest of events, a meal, He is revealed to them When are we most open to receive Him? He is there! Are we open? He is already here… in our lives and in our hearts
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  24:33 That samehour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. 24:34 They were saying, "The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!" 24:35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
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  What is themessage for TODAY? He opened their eyes Eating - breaks down cultural boundaries. Jesus shares that bread once again with his followers Jesus opens their eyes Helping them see that Jesus was with them the whole time.
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  So... How doesJesus remind us that He is with us?
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  Be still forthe presence of the Lord The Holy one is here Come bow before him now In reverence and fear In Him no sin is found We stand on Holy ground Be still for the presence of the Lord The Holy one is here. Be Still….
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  Be still forthe glory of the Lord Is shining all around He burns with Holy fire With splendour He is crowned How awesome is the sight Our radiant King of light Be still for the glory of the Lord Is shining all around. Be Still…. (cont)
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  Be still forthe power of the Lord Is moving in this place He comes to cleanse and heal To minister His grace No work too hard for Him In faith receive from Him Be still for the power of the Lord Is moving in this place. Be Still…. (cont)