Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for April 12, 2020

Easter Message

Hope for the Slow of Heart

Luke 24:13-35

1. A Particular Context (13-16)

• resurrection details only in Luke
• that very day… (24:1)
• discussion on the road to Emmaus
• Jesus Himself drew near
• their eyes were “held”

2. A Personal Conversation (17-27)

• question of Jesus
• disconsolate disciples
• limited perception
• an early report
• a trip to the Book!

3. A Powerful Confirmation (28-35)

• polite continuation
• urgent invitation
• the guest becomes the host
• distribution, discovery and disappearance
• a case of holy heartburn

4. So What?

• When circumstances lead you to think there is no hope, rest in the reality of the resurrection.
• Let Holy Scripture, not human sentiment, be your source for navigating life.
• “Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish; Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Go ask the infidel what boon he brings us, what charm for aching hearts he can reveal? Sweet as that heavenly promise hope sings us, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” (T. Moore)
• Trust God with the ending! (Rev. 19:6-9)