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Celebration of the Father

“Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem. They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened. While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?” One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?” He said to them, “Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?” Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. They said to one another, “Weren’t our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?” They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!”” (Luke‬ ‭24:13-18, 25-27, 32-34‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Did you ever wonder why out of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, only one of them was named while the other remained anonymous?

Therefore, I believe that the name “Cleopas” is crucial to understanding the significance of this passage.

Cleopas is an abbreviated form of the name Cleopatros, made of the two Greek words “kleos” (to celebrate) and pater (father). Cleopas means “celebration of the father”.

Let us see what Jesus did in the passage. He told the two discouraged disciples all about the things concerning Himself in the Old Testament Scriptures, and how He fulfilled them all at the cross.

It was a celebration of the Father, praising Him for His glorious plan of salvation that was once hidden and is now revealed through the prophets, apostles, and the other writers of the Scriptures.

When Jesus celebrated the Father with the two disciples, their hearts “burned”, likely with faith, hope, and love in response to the love and grace of God. They experienced an “Emmaus” (meaning: hot springs) in their hearts, washing away the unbelief and refreshing their spirits.

They were no longer depressed and despondent. Instead, they were filled with hope, and energized in their bodies and souls. Having just walked a long way from Jerusalem to Emmaus, they immediately set off on a journey back to announce the good news they had seen and heard.

This world needs “Cleopas”—a celebration of the Father. They need to hear about a Father God who is gracious and full of love, who freely offers salvation through Jesus Christ His Son. They need to hear that He wants to be a Father near to them and not a Judge far off; that He is reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus, welcoming them home.

“But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:18-21‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Anytime you are feeling down, you can initiate a celebration of the Father. It will cleanse you from unbelief, refresh your spirit, fill your heart with hope, and energize your body and soul!

If you are new to reading the four gospels for yourself, or you have some questions about difficult passages in there, I would like to recommend you read my four-ebook bundle called “Understand the Four Gospels Through the Lens of Grace”.

As you read it, many confusing pieces of Scripture will be unlocked to you, and things that used to scare you will be read in the right light. Order the bundle and you can download and read it right away:
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詞曲 Writers: Sam Lin 林仲軒 / Laurence 羅藝恆 / Sean M. Sinclair 宋星凱 / Samuel J Shih 施振傑
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【Never Too Late】
演唱：Sam Lin 林仲軒

不用挽回
I know someday
I’ll be ok
Something ‘bout me
Off the replay
Found my own way
Never too late
再來一回 我從來沒後悔

Left my home
Didn’t have much to show
Only you
I went and gave my all
Now you’re gone
Left me here on my own
On my own Not alone, yeah
找回來曾經沒有你的勇氣
不喜歡我的態度 我不在意
不要再糾結 又怎麼能白費
All that I made
-
不用挽回
I know someday
I’ll be ok
Something ‘bout me
Off the replay
Found my own way
Never too late
再來一回 我從來沒後悔
當時天黑 沒人安慰
愛的淚水 深有體會
是是非非 No one to blame
傷痛如灰 Just let it wash away
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有時候寂寞 有時候脆弱
是我想太多 Out of my control
像以前的我 他會怎麼說

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I got to know
Don’t need somebody to complete me
This is where I’m supposed to be, yeah
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不用挽回
I know someday
I’ll be ok
Something ‘bout me
Off the replay
Found my own way
Never too late
再來一回 我從來沒後悔
當時天黑 沒人安慰
愛的淚水 深有體會
是是非非 No one to blame
傷痛如灰 Just let it wash away

編曲與製作 Arranged & Produced By
沈筑婷 Anny Shen、金昫祈 Leta Chin、陳文媛 Iris Chen、羅宇軒 Josh Lo

混音 Mixing : 沈筑婷 Anny Shen
母帶後期製作 Mastering : 羅宇軒 Josh Lo

原曲資訊 Original Song Information

【So Will I (100 Billion X)】
作曲/作詞 Writer : Joel Houston, Benjamin Hastings & Michael Fatkin
© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing
CCLI : 7084123

【Show Me Your Glory】
作曲/作詞 Writers : Brandon Lake, Leeland Mooring
© 2020 Bethel Music Publishing / Maverick City Publishing Worldwide / Integrity’s Praise! Music / The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing
CCLI : 7165556

【Here As In Heaven】
作曲/作詞 Writers : Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye & Matthews Ntele
© 2015 Elevation Worship Publishing
CCLI : 7051506


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編曲與製作 Arranged & Produced By
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混音 Mixing : 沈筑婷 Anny Shen
母帶後期製作 Mastering : 羅宇軒 Josh Lo

原曲資訊 Original Song Information
【It Is Well】
作曲/作詞 Writer : Kristene DiMarco
© 2013 Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP)
CCLI : 7021972

【As You Find Me】
作曲/作詞 Writers : Joel Houston, Matt Crocker & Benjamin Hastings
© 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing
CCLI : 7124065

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