Emmaus – the road of escape

Cleopas and his friend left Jerusalem. For them it was a city filled with sorrow. Everywhere they went there were memories of Jesus. They had planned to celebrate Passover with Him, but now the empty cross stood in the shadows of their memories. The gruesome execution tool of the Roman government lined the roads leading … Continue reading Emmaus – the road of escape

God’s Word opens up the curtain of unbelief

His promises were becoming like the thread of old unraveling garments. Jesus had been dead and buried for three days now. His followers were either in hiding or they were getting the heck out of Dodge. Jesus had warned them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They … Continue reading God’s Word opens up the curtain of unbelief

Who will roll away the stone?

I call Saturday of Passion Week a "sandwich day." It's squeezed in between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It's the "in between day." On Friday all their hopes were dashed. Their Messiah died, they buried Him, and with His burial, they buried all His promises. Again we read these last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, … Continue reading Who will roll away the stone?