Rafael Vela, Singles Director, Mission Trip Director of the Camp Barnabas – Buda, Texas, Children's Church Teacher, and alumnus of New Life Christian Academy, preaches for the first time and this on New Life Christian Academy Day.
The Road to the Discovery of the Savior
Luke 24:25-32

Introduction:
-Two travelers, two disciples walking away from Jerusalem on their way to Emmaus.
-Jesus joins them, they don’t recognize him.
1. Jesus Christ is misunderstood vv. 25-26
-Foolish – (Gk) anoetos – thoughtless, without understanding,
acting mindless, dense
A. The person of Jesus Christ is misunderstood v.19
-Lk. 24:19 - Jesus of Nazareth, powerful prophet
B. The mission of Jesus Christ is misunderstood v.26
-Lk. 24:20-21
II. Jesus Christ is revealed throughout the Scriptures v.27
A. The person of Jesus Christ is revealed in Scriptures
-Isa. 11:1; 9:6-7; Mi. 5:2; 2 Sam. 7:16; Zech. 9:9-10;
Gen. 22:8
B. The mission of Jesus Christ is revealed in Scriptures
-Gen. 3:15; Num. 21:8; Isa. 53:3-9, 10-11; Lk. 16:31
III. God determines when He opens eyes and brings
understanding vv.28-31
-Three illustrations on people saved after persistent prayer
and what God used to open their eyes and understanding