When Luke writes the final chapter of his gospel (chapter 24), he employs a clever narrative device called literary irony. It’s a set up where the reader is aware of important facts that are hidden from the characters in the account. It’s especially powerful because in this case, it comes on the night of Jesus’ resurrection (Easter Sunday night). Basically Cleopas and another unnamed disciple are on the road to Emmaus talking about “all these things that have happened,” when Jesus himself approaches and begins to walk with them. Then Luke tells us, “But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.”
From there, Jesus plays dumb and is able to bring out their hurt and dreams as well as reveal all kinds of delightful paradoxes. The lessons are profound and make for a deep and lasting impact on these early followers of Jesus. Even though the disciples are slow to catch on, their lives are deeply transformed.
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Pastor Steve Trewartha
