And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he walked them through the entire Bible, showing them how it was all about him the whole time.
Jesus literally gave them the ultimate Bible study, connecting all the dots back to himself.
📚 Historical Context
This scene takes place shortly after Jesus' resurrection, as two disciples are walking to Emmaus and discussing the recent events of his crucifixion and the empty tomb. Jesus joins them incognito and explains how the Old Testament scriptures, starting from Moses (the first five books) and the prophets, contain prophecies that point directly to him as the Messiah. This moment highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan across the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament, emphasizing Jesus as the fulfillment of ancient promises.
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