unexpected crucifixions

Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)

SUMMARY: The passage in Luke 24:13-27 tells the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus who were disappointed and defeated after the crucifixion of Jesus. They had hoped that Jesus would redeem Israel but had not expected him to be crucified. Their expectations were too simplistic and they had forgotten that God's plans are often complex and include crucifixions before resurrections. The same is true in our lives as Christians, and we must remember that God has a greater plan for us, even when things get difficult. We should never give up, but stay in faith and trust in God's plan.

God has a plan for our lives that is more complex than we may think, and it may involve trials and difficulties. He's not just interested in benefiting us, but also using us and helping us grow. We need to accept everything that God has for us, even in the midst of tests, and know that the risen Christ is with us at all times. When we suffer for Christ, we are participating in something precious, and the glorious Spirit of God rests upon us. We should share our experiences and vitality with others and invite them to come to church.


Share the work God is doing in your life and invite others to church. Don't underestimate yourself, become a radical Christian and testify about God's goodness. The Lord wants to use you to bring others to Him.


Let's go to the Word of the Lord in Luke chapter 24, in verses from 13 to 27, and I want us to meditate on unexpected crucifixions but also unexpected resurrections. And here in this text we are told that: "Behold, 2 disciples" not the 11 or 12 that we are used to thinking of but 2 followers of Jesus, "went on the same day" that Easter Sunday, "went on the same day to a village called Emmaus which was about sixty stadia" away, right? Jerusalem, "and they were talking among themselves about all those things that had happened in Jerusalem."

"It happened that while they were talking and arguing among themselves, Jesus himself approached them and walked with them, but their eyes were veiled" that is to say, as if their understanding was covered so that they would not recognize them, "and he said to them: " What conversations are these that you have among yourselves while you walk and why are you sad?"

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