Emmaus

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7 NKJV). Here we have a great verse about salvation. If there is anything that we need to have clear in our mind, it is the plan of salvation. Thus, we want to note the person of salvation, the price of salvation, the pardon in salvation, and the provision in salvation. Person of salvation - “In Him.” This refers to the Lord Jesus. Salvation is in the Lord Je

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Gal. 6:9 NKJV). Compassionate ministry can make one weary, and even Christians can become discouraged in doing good deeds. Our verse gives some helpful instructions which are universal in its application. They are the problem of weariness, the prescription for weariness, and the peril of weariness. Problem of weariness – “ Let us not grow weary .” We often get tired of d

“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree” (Gal. 3:13 NKJV). In this verse, we have some important truths regarding the Gospel. Here we are told who the Savior is, why we need a Savior (sin), and what the Savior did for us (substitution). Thus, this verse speaks of Christ, the curse, and Calvary. Savior/Christ - “ Christ has redeemed us .” Our Redeemer and Savior is clearly i

“Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” (Luke 24:25-26 NKJV). That first Easter afternoon, the Lord Jesus walked with two of His disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They did not realize it was the Lord Jesus walking with them until after they had invited Him into their home to eat. On the walk, they spoke of their disappointment