What does Jesus mean, on the road to Emmaus, when he says "Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer...?" When he elaborates on all the scriptures and how they relate to him, what importance is there for the modern believer?

What does Jesus mean, on the road to Emmaus, when he says "Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer...?" When he elaborates on all the scriptures and how they relate to him, what importance is there for the modern believer?

The tomb is empty. Early disciples are being reminded of what Jesus said...even from his own mouth.

The tomb is empty. Early disciples are being reminded of what Jesus said...even from his own mouth.

The criminal is accepted by Jesus on the cross, darkness covers the land, the temple curtain is torn in two, a centurion pronounced Jesus' innocence, a council member buries him.

The criminal is accepted by Jesus on the cross, darkness covers the land, the temple curtain is torn in two, a centurion pronounced Jesus' innocence, a council member buries him.

The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)

The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)

Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.

Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.