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May 1, 2010 · But notice the priority of Jesus' revelation: before he opened their physical eyes, he purposed to open their heart-eyes. Why? Because it was of utmost importance that they "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Oct 2, 2024 · What can we say for sure? First, these two disciples were not part of Jesus’ inner circle — the Twelve. Only one of them is named explicitly: Cleopas. This suggests that both were likely among the broader group of Jesus' followers, beyond the Twelve.
- Who Was Cleopas in The Bible?
- What Do We Know About Cleopas—Before and After Emmaus?
- Why Didn't Cleopas Recognize Jesus?
- 5 Important Lessons from The Life of Cleopas
The importance of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances cannot be overstated. The Apostle Paul said, “and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances provided the disciples with the testimony they needed to proclaim the Gospel to the world (1 John 1:1...
Luke’s account of Cleopas is one of enlightenment. This encounter with Jesus took place on Resurrection Sunday. Luke focused on Cleopas’ transformation of faith whileChrist revealed what the Scriptures taught about the Messiah. During His earthly ministry, Jesus’ teachings and miracles raised much speculation and controversy among the Jews, who hel...
Cleopas did not recognize Jesus because God prevented him from doing so (Luke 24:16). But what was the purpose? As mentioned, when we examine the account Cleopas provided regarding Jesus, we find he had a false understanding. If Cleopas had recognized Jesus immediately, he would have clung to the same misperceptions about Him. Our Lord waited to re...
Jesus is not defined by cultural expectations or desires. Jesus is not some idea or abstract theory which changes from time to time. He is God eternal, and He never changes (Hebrews 13:8). Scripture informs us it pleases God to use what the world considers foolish to shame the wise (1 Corinthians 1:25-29). The Jews were looking for a strong militar...
Dean Plumptre suggests that this may in part, perhaps, account for this Cleopas, not improbably a Jew of Alexandria, imparting to St. Luke what had not found its way into the current oral teaching of the Hebrew Church at Jerusalem, as embodied in the narratives of SS.
Jan 4, 2022 · In this final chapter of Luke’s Gospel, we read of two disciples (Cleopas and one unnamed) of Jesus who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day that Jesus rose from the dead. As they traveled, a man joined them—the resurrected Jesus, although they did not recognize Him.
St. Jerome theorized that Mary the wife of Cleopas was likely the same person as Mary the wife of Alphaeus, and the mother of the apostle St. James the Less (Mark 15:40) (Against Helvidius #15).
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It describes the encounter on the road to Emmaus and the supper at Emmaus, and states that a disciple named Cleopas was walking towards Emmaus with another disciple when they met Jesus. They did not recognize him, and discussed their sadness at recent events with him.
