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Luke 24:45
"Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,"

Peter broke. He wasn’t who he thought he was. “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” When the cock crowed, he had denied Jesus—three times. Jesus had warned him; Peter vowed, “Even if all fall away, I never will. Even if I must die with You, I will not deny You.” Then the beaten, bound Jesus looked at Peter—not with condemnation, but love—and Peter shattered.

Like Peter, we crumble under fear. Willpower fails; our strength is never enough. Without Jesus, we are weak and broken.

It worsens. The disciples watch from afar as Jesus is tortured and killed. They bury their friend and teacher, believing it’s over.
Even when Easter’s Good News spreads, they don’t believe. They need Jesus and the Holy Spirit to open their eyes.

Today’s verse marks that pivotal post-resurrection moment: Jesus clarifies how His suffering, death, and resurrection fulfill Old Testament prophecies. Despite years with Him and Scripture knowledge, they couldn’t grasp it alone. True understanding demands divine intervention—human insight falls short.

Through His authority and the Spirit’s power, Jesus removes blindness and prejudice, linking prophecies to His life, death, and victory. This isn’t mere intellect; it transforms, granting clarity and confidence. Jesus is truth’s ultimate revealer; the Spirit illuminates genuine biblical grasp.

This prepares them to witness boldly, preaching repentance and forgiveness in His name to all nations.

We all need the Holy Spirit to believe God’s Word and do our part to share the Gospel message. 
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