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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:13-49

I. The post-resurrection appearances of Jesus 24:13-49Luke included two of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances in his Gospel, the first one to two disciples and the second to many of the disciples. In both cases the key to their enlightenment was the Hebrew Scriptures. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:15-16

Luke pictured the scene dramatically. The two people were walking along discussing Jesus’ death and the reports of His resurrection (Luke 24:10), but not knowing what to make of them, when Jesus Himself joined them. Some writers have seen this situation as parallel to Jesus’ presence with His often non-perceptive disciples in the present age. [Note: E.g., Liefeld, "Luke," p. 1051.] Luke’s obvious implication was that God was preventing them from recognizing Jesus (cf. Luke 9:45; Luke 18:34).... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:17

Jesus’ question apparently so shocked the two disciples that they stopped walking. It opened a wound in their hearts and renewed their sorrow. Cleopas’ casual comment tells the reader that Jesus was the talk of Jerusalem. Everyone there, residents and pilgrims alike, knew about Him and what had happened to Him. Luke may have mentioned Cleopas by name because some of his readers knew him or knew about him. According to Christian tradition he was Jesus’ uncle, Joseph’s brother, and he became a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:19-20

Jesus was baiting His companions, getting them to articulate what they knew and to reveal what was important to them. They viewed Jesus as a mighty prophet in the eyes of God and the people (Gr. laos, the open-minded public, cf. Acts 18:10)."This characterization, together with the assertion of full publicity amongst the people, contains pointed echoes of Luke’s introductory summary of Jesus’ ministry [in the power of the] Spirit (Luke 4, 14; cp. Acts 10, 38)." [Note: R. J. Dillon, From... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:21

The travelers, in contrast to Israel’s leaders, hoped that Jesus would prove to be their nation’s deliverer (cf. Luke 1:68; Luke 2:30; Luke 2:38; Luke 21:28), namely, the Messiah whom they evidently saw as a political liberator. Of course, Jesus did redeem Israel by His death on the cross, but they were speaking of physical deliverance from Rome and the establishment of the kingdom. Their reference to the third day since Jesus’ death implied that they had expected something important to happen... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:22-24

Even they were not aware of anything outstanding happening on the third day yet since the report of some women in their group of disciples puzzled them. There was evidence of an empty tomb but no evidence of Jesus (cf. Luke 24:12). This shows that the Resurrection is all-important in the Christian faith. An empty tomb was just a strange puzzle that discouraged these disciples. Even an angelic visit did not lift their spirits (cf. Luke 1:22). Jesus’ resurrection would prove to be something... read more

John Darby

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:13-49

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:15-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:19-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 24:22-24

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 24:13

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 24:16

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 24:19

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 24:20

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