LOOK AT MY JESUS!

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Open Sesame | Luke 24:25-35 | Community Bible Church | Pastor Ed Newton What does it look like when Jesus opens everything that was once closed? In this powerful message from Luke 24:25-35, Pastor Ed Newton walks us through one of the most incredible post-resurrection encounters in all of Scripture — the road to Emmaus — where two discouraged disciples had their ears, eyes, hearts, and mouths opened by the risen Christ Himself. This sermon will challenge you to look at the Bible in a whole new way. Jesus didn't come to abolish the Law and the Prophets — He came to fulfill them. From the very first promise in Genesis 3:15, through the principles of the Law, the provision of the Passover, and the prophecies of Isaiah 53, every page of Scripture points to one person: Jesus. Pastor Ed breaks this message into four life-changing movements: OPENED EARS — Before their eyes were opened, their ears were. Jesus walked with these two disciples and opened the Scriptures to them, showing how every promise, principle, provision, and prophecy pointed directly to Him. From "he will bruise your head" in Genesis to "he was pierced for our transgressions" in Isaiah 53:5, the whole Bible is the story of Jesus. Are you hearing it? OPENED EYES — It wasn't until Jesus broke the bread that they recognized Him. That moment was no accident. From the manna God provided in the wilderness in Exodus 16, to Jesus declaring "I am the bread of life" in John 6:35, to the Last Supper in Luke 22, the breaking of bread has always been a revelation of who God is and what He has done for us. Communion is not a ritual. It is a revelation. OPENED HEARTS — "Did not our hearts burn within us?" That is the question every believer should be asking. When the Word of God is opened and the Spirit moves, something happens on the inside. Hearts are confirmed in truth, convicted of sin, and comforted by peace. As Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. And as Philippians 4:7 promises, the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. OPENED MOUTHS — They couldn't stay quiet. The moment they recognized Jesus, they got up and went back to Jerusalem to tell others. That is always the pattern of a genuine encounter with the risen Christ. Opened ears lead to opened eyes. Opened eyes lead to opened hearts. And opened hearts always lead to opened mouths. If you have been walking through life feeling closed off, burned out, or spiritually dry, this message is for you. Maybe you have been reading the Bible but not really hearing it. Maybe you have been going through the motions of faith without a real encounter with Jesus. This sermon is an invitation to let Him open what has been closed in your life. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time, coming back to faith after a long season away, or a longtime believer who needs a fresh encounter with the risen Savior, the road to Emmaus has something to say to you. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

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• Jesus Christ