31 March, 2024

Easter, which changes you!

Luke 24:13-35
March 31st 2024, Fifth Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor

Last week, we learned the Jewish and Roman trials that Jesus underwent, his crucifixion and death. Today, we will continue the study.

At early dawn on the first day of the week, two women went out to anoint the body of the Lord with spices and ointments, but it was not there. Then two men (angels) told them that he had risen. The women went to the disciples and told all these things to them.

Cleopas and another disciple were on their way to Emmaus. They had lost hope because of the Lord's death on the cross. Then the Lord came to them and taught them from the Scriptures. When they were about to have a meal together, they realized that it was Jesus. Let us learn three things: First, the Lord is still alive today, draws us near and walks with us. Second, He is still alive today, and faces us. Third, He is still alive today, and does change us.

They were changed from a state of hopelessness and returned to Jerusalem, being filled with hope. When we face the Lord, communicate with Him, and walk in the way he teaches us through His Word, He will change us too. Let us believe in the Lord, face Him, and rely on Him as we walk our lives!

<The Verse of the Bible>
They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?”
Luke 24:32 (English Standard Version)