Luke 22-24
Much of this last part of Luke you may be pretty familiar with because we read these scriptures every year during Lent and Easter. Some of the other passages in the NT you don't hear that often.
Luke 22:35-38 is one of the stories I didn't remember. I did remember Jesus sending out the disciples without a "purse, bag, or sandals", but I didn't remember Jesus changing the instructions at the end to "But now the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one." Then do you notice the disciples try to offer Jesus a sword? Jesus' response shows a bit of frustration, don't you think?
As I read about Peter's denial and the angry mob as Jesus faces the trial before Pilate, I know it must have been hard for the disciples to stand back and just let the events take their course. Of course, their lives were in danger also, and Jesus needed them to watch and observe. Can Jesus count on you if it requires silently standing by and observing? Or do you want to get in the middle and fight?
The resurrection and the story of the visit to Emmaus are the parts of the story we want to remember and celebrate. In the breaking of the bread, the hearts of the people are "strangely warmed". We are Easter people and we celebrate that every time we share in the breaking of the bread.
Last day of VBS. I hope the rain holds off until we get our rockets launched. I love the rain!!!
We start Galatians today.
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