Message by Rev. Keith Thomas
The Glory of the Cross
Luke 24:36-49
TODAY”™S KEY TAKEAWAY
The glory of the cross means that believers have a great and everlasting hope that will not fade or disappoint.
ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
Luke 24:25-26 (ESV)
And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?”
ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
GLORY:
The Greek: δοξα
Definition:
of that exalted state of blissful perfection which is the portion of those who dwell with God in Heaven
GLORY:
The Greek: δοξα
Definition:
of that exalted state of blissful perfection which is the portion of those who dwell with God in Heaven
We as believers and followers of Christ are changed in many ways by His glory made possible through His death on the cross and resurrection on the third day.
Luke 24:36-40 (ESV)
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.
Luke 24:41-44 (ESV)
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate before them.
44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”
Luke 24:45-49 (ESV)
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you”¦.
The Glory of the Cross
What does it mean for believers today?
Titus 2:11
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
The Glory of the Cross
What does it mean for believers today?
2. Jesus is Risen!
Titus 3:7
7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
John 10:9
9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
The Glory of the Cross
What does it mean for believers today?
3. Jesus is Real!
Revelation 1:17-18
17 ”¦“Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.”
The Glory of the Cross
What does it mean for believers today?
4. Jesus is Ready!
“The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust Him.” J. Gresham Machen
Luke 9:23
23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”