3. Along the Road: All Prophecies Fulfilled

4. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE LUKE 24:13-35 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles [a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast.a

5. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE LUKE 24:13-35 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

6. They had the wrong perception of who He was

7. They did not believe the promises of God

8. He has kept all promises and we can be sure he will keep all others

9. In the Room: Peace and Presence Promised

10. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE LUKE 24:36 - 51 “Peace be with you.” 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.

11. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE LUKE 24:36 - 51 44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses,, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

12. He gives you peace and faith in the middle of any doubt

13. He gives the presence of the Holy Spirit in you to live the life of victory

14. On the Rise: Power to Proclaim

15. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE Acts 1:1-9 I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

16. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE Acts 1:1-9 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates

17. NIV THE EMPOWERED LIFE Acts 1:1-9 the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth

18. Proclaim to the rulers and authorities

19. Proclaim to your old nature and new nature

20. Proclaim to others