His Scars Tell the Story: Luke 24:36-43
“36) While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 37) But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing 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. 41) While they still could not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 41) They gave Him a piece of a broiled fish; 42) and He took it and ate it before them.” Luke 24:36-43
About the time the two men arrived and were telling their story, Jesus showed up. It often happens that way. When the witnesses begin to speak, God shows up with anointing and power.
Even with all of this, some still refused to believe. An unbelieving and hard heart is difficult to overcome.
There were most likely two reason why Jesus asked for food. First, the menu was broiled fish. We must conclude that He had a taste for the finer things of life.
Second, He wanted to prove He was physically present and not merely a spirit, dream or vision. He was present in His glorified body.
The meal took some time. He showed them His hands and feet. According to other texts, the spear wound in His side was still visible as well.
Think about it, He defeated death on the cross, but He forever bears the scars of the cross on His body. His scars both brand Him and tell the gospel story.
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“36) While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 37) But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing 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. 41) While they still could not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 41) They gave Him a piece of a broiled fish; 42) and He took it and ate it before them.” Luke 24:36-43
About the time the two men arrived and were telling their story, Jesus showed up. It often happens that way. When the witnesses begin to speak, God shows up with anointing and power.
Even with all of this, some still refused to believe. An unbelieving and hard heart is difficult to overcome.
There were most likely two reason why Jesus asked for food. First, the menu was broiled fish. We must conclude that He had a taste for the finer things of life.
Second, He wanted to prove He was physically present and not merely a spirit, dream or vision. He was present in His glorified body.
The meal took some time. He showed them His hands and feet. According to other texts, the spear wound in His side was still visible as well.
Think about it, He defeated death on the cross, but He forever bears the scars of the cross on His body. His scars both brand Him and tell the gospel story.
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