So Much More

Luke 24:45-47 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."

These verses follows Jesus' resurrection. There was so much more going on during the week of Passover and the disciples, and crowds, had no idea. Jesus was telling them within his actions and words, but they were unable to comprehend what was truly going to happen. They understood the truth, that Jesus was their Savior, but they were not able to connect all of their knowledge until this moment. It makes sense to me that they didn't get it. These men were not the scholars of their day. They were regular guys who didn't "qualify" to study as rabbis. They weren't the "cream of the crop," so to speak. They were simple. Yet, Jesus chose them. He chose them to be the ones to take His message of hope to the world. I know I wouldn't have gotten it either. There was so much going on beyond the celebration of Passover in Jerusalem. There were many lambs being prepared that week. There were lots of suppers shared together. Feet were washed. Bread was broken. This was a typical Passover week for most Jewish families. But not for this group of regular guys. The disciples were experiencing the symbolic truths of Passover in the most tangible way. The Lamb was preparing them. Let the Lamb prepare you too.