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- Like many others, Cleopas had a political understanding of the Messiah which blinded him from Jesus’ true purpose for coming. He had hoped Jesus would, “redeem Israel” from its Roman oppressor (Luke 24:21).
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Sep 23, 2021 · Cleopas completely changed after his encounter with Jesus in Emmaus. His despair turned to hope, and his ignorance transformed into true faith. His doubt changed into certainty. He was a new man because he now possessed a true understanding of Jesus. Why Didn't Cleopas Recognize Jesus?
May 1, 2010 · Luke included the Emmaus road account (Luke 24:13-35), no doubt, because it was a powerful testimony of the resurrected Jesus by two credible eyewitnesses (Cleopas likely would have been known to many first generation Christians). But there is also something valuable to see in how Jesus chose to reveal himself to these sad, cynical disciples. ***
Jun 2, 2023 · Cleopas was a follower of Jesus during His earthly ministry and among the few who saw the Lord on the day of His resurrection. Cleopas was not one of the Twelve, but some have surmised that he was one of the seventy (Luke 10).
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.
Nov 8, 2021 · Cleopas emphasizes that he and others were shocked at Jesus’ death because “we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” . This is a recurring theme...
He rebukes them for their unbelief and offers them an interpretation of scriptural prophecies concerning the Messiah. They ask the stranger to join them for the evening meal. When he breaks the bread "their eyes were opened" and they recognize him as the resurrected Jesus.
It was only when Jesus took the bread and gave thanks that they recognized Him. Some of the Church Fathers identified Cleopas with Clopas mentioned in John 19:25. Although Cleopas may be the Gr. form of the Heb. or Aram. name Clopas, there is no Biblical evidence that the two persons were the same.
