Mark 16:12-14

Mark 16:12-14 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Word quickly spread that Jesus was alive. Easter Sunday afternoon, Cleopas and another follower of Jesus traveled to Emmaus, a distance of about 10 miles. Some say that Cleopas traveled with his son, Simeon. Others think that the other follower was actually a woman, Mary, Cleopas’ wife. This Mary is mentioned in the book of Luke as tenderly standing with Jesus’ mother at Calvary as Jesus was crucified. Mary, the wife of Cleopas must have been a faithful friend to Mary, the mother of Jesus. But on this afternoon, Cleopas and the other disciple, whoever it was, walked to Emmaus. They were sad and puzzled, having heard the rumor about Jesus being alive. But they just weren't sure. "Could it be possible?" they thought. And then a fellow traveler joined them and asked them what they were discussing so passionately. They didn't realize it, but the fellow traveler was Jesus Himself! They told Jesus all about the events that had transpired, and Jesus began to explain the Old Testament Scriptures that told of the Messiah's resurrection. And as the day turned into evening, they stopped at an inn to spend the night. And as they sat at supper, still discussing the day's events, Jesus broke the bread and passed it to them. I think it was just then, as they saw the nail print in His hand, that they realized who He was! But, suddenly, Jesus was gone! They were so excited that they jumped up and left immediately, walking through the night back to Jerusalem to share their story with the disciples! He was alive! Jesus was alive! And He is alive today!