Luke 24:45

"He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms concerning me must be fulfilled.”"

Key Reflection

Jesus is speaking to his disciples after his resurrection, explaining that he had earlier predicted these events would unfold as described in the Hebrew Scriptures, specifically the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms. His original audience, familiar with these texts, would recognize that Jesus was emphasizing the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, thereby validating his identity and mission as the long-awaited Messiah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 45. Opened he their understanding. Enabled them fully to comprehend the meaning of the prophecies which foretold his death and resurrection. They had seen him die, they now saw him risen. Their prejudices were now, by his instructions, and by the facts which they could no longer call in question, removed, and they no longer doubted that he was the Messiah, and that all the facts in the case which had before confounded them could be easily accounted for. Hence we may learn- 1st. That facts, or the farther disclosure of truth, will yet remove the mysteries that we now see in religion. 2nd.

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