How the Old Testament Points to Jesus in Luke 24:22–27

How the Old Testament Points to Jesus in Luke 24:22–27

From Scott LaPierre Ministries by Scott LaPierre

May 11, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how the Old Testament points to Jesus, focusing on the events in Luke 24:22–27 and the disciples' struggle with belief despite evidence of the resurrection.

One of the most important lessons in Luke 24:22–27 is how the Old Testament points to Jesus. On the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples had the evidence of the resurrection, but they still lacked understanding. They knew the tomb was empty. They knew the women had reported that angels said Jesus was alive. They knew others had gone to the tomb and confirmed the women’s report. Yet they still did not believe. https://youtu.be/h47NFMhmSbU Table of contentsThe Disciples Had Evidence but Still Did Not BelieveBelief Is Not Primarily About EvidenceJesus Rebuked Them for Being Slow of HeartTrue Faith Believes All That God Has SpokenBelief Is Primarily a Heart IssueThe Christ Had to Suffer Before Entering GloryThe Old Testament Is About JesusJesus Reveals Himself Through ScriptureJesus Wants Us to Find Him in ScriptureRead the Bible Looking for Christ The Disciples Had Evidence but Still Did Not Believe Luke 24:22–24 says: “Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to…

People in this episode

Host: Scott LaPierre

Topics covered

  • Old Testament
  • Jesus
  • Faith
  • Discipleship
  • Resurrection
  • Scripture

Keywords

  • Old Testament
  • Jesus
  • faith
  • resurrection
  • disciples
  • scripture
  • belief

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Books & works: Luke 24:22–27

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