Luke 24:13-35 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs.… I. LET US FIRST CONSIDER OUR LORD'S SERMON ON THIS OCCASION. II. LET US CONSIDER THE BENEFITS WE MAY DERIVE FROM THIS SERMON. 1. It encourages us to search and understand the Scriptures. 2. It encourages us to preach Scripture sermons. 3. It calls the people to listen to Scripture sermons. 4. This sermon should move the preachers of the gospel to imitate their blessed Master in preaching Christ, as suitable opportunities are presented, even to small congregations. 5. This sermon strengthens our faith in the truth of the Scriptures. 6. This sermon tends to increase our abhorrence of sin. 7. This sermon should increase our love to Christ. 8. This sermon should revive our zeal for Christ's cause, and for the salvation of our fellow-creatures. 9. This sermon confirms our hope of heaven. 10. This sermon affords great encouragement to penitent, believing souls. 11. This sermon should be a warning to us that the threatenings of the Bible will be fulfilled. (E. Hedding, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. |
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