Luke 24 NIV
Knowing Jesus Intimately Leads to:
- Opened eyes
“Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him…” Luke 24:31 NIV
Look for evidence of Jesus in your life
- An open mind
“Then he opened their minds, so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, ‘This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.’” Luke 24:45-47 NIV
Accept the Word as truth
- Opened hearts
“They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’“ Luke 24:32 NIV
Let his love set your heart on fire
- Opened mouths
“There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, ‘It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.” Luke 24:33-35 NIV
“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matt 12:34
Be encouraged and empowered to speak about Jesus
- Opened hands
“… and he disappeared from their sight.” Luke 24:31 NIV
Let go of what you’re holding too tightly