In the immediate days following a tragedy, we are at first in shock.
Bewilderment is a common expression along with questions of why and how this tragedy could have happened.
The followers of Jesus experienced all of this after his crucifixion on a cross. (Luke 23:26-49)
But then something remarkable happened that caused even more bewilderment.
The women who went to anoint his body with spices according to their burial customs discovered an open and empty tomb. (Luke 24:1-3)
Angels appeared and informed the women that Jesus was alive, so they went and told the disciples and others. (Luke 24:4-10)
But the apostles did not believe the women. (Luke 24:11).
Peter, investigating their report, discovered things just as they said, but no angels appeared to him at the tomb. Thus, he then went home marveling at what this meant. (Luke 24:12)
Luke then turns his attention to two followers of Jesus, who left Jerusalem for Emmaus, sharing that Jesus joined them on their journey. Neither of these two were part of the lead apostles.
The question is, why did Jesus walk to Emmaus with these two followers?
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