Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. Luke 24:13
Those familiar with the resurrection story in Luke or Mark will find this little village mentioned, Emmaus. In the day of our risen Lord Jesus this was most of a day's journey away from the big city. Why these two who were disciples, but not of the eleven, were traveling to this place called Emmaus is not written for us. The town according to the study guide is pronounced eh-mah-oos, probably not E-mouse, which is a bit of shame to an odd duck like me. Emmaus does not appear to have any significance in scripture other than to set up this fun story of two disciples who wonder that Jesus must be the only stranger in Jerusalem to not know of the things which have happened there. (Jesus, not know? Their conclusion boggles the mind!) It is the next story after Mary Magdalene, and then Peter and John at the tomb, when Jesus enters into what seems to be a period of fun where He pops into locked door meetings and vanishes from sight in front of these two traveling disciples. The fun has a serious purpose of course as our Lord is on a mission to break into hardened hearts and open blinded eyes...of His disciples no less!
Pope watch: No joy yesterday, and no white smoke in the first half of today. They will have three or perhaps four votes today if a pope is not selected.
Love in Christ,
Bucky
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