Luke 24:21

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Quant à nous, nous espérions qu'il était celui qui doit racheter Israël; mais avec tout cela, voici le troisième jour depuis que ces choses sont arrivées.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, two disciples are talking about Jesus and expressing their disappointment because they thought he was going to save Israel. They also mention that it has been three days since his crucifixion.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're waiting for a superhero to come save your town. You're excited but then something bad happens and the hero doesn't show up like you expected. That's kind of how these two people felt about Jesus, their long-awaited savior.

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by Dr. Luke, an early Christian physician and historian. It was composed around 80-100 AD for a broader Roman audience to explain the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection from a historical perspective.

Living It Out Today

Consider when you have high hopes about something that doesn't turn out as expected. Like planning a big event that gets cancelled last minute. This verse reminds us that even in disappointment, God has plans beyond what we can imagine.

Topics

• hope
• disappointment
• salvation
• resurrection
• expectations
• faith

Related Verses

• Isaiah 53:10
• Luke 24:7
• Acts 17:3
• Romans 8:24-25
• 1 Corinthians 15:20

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'redeemed Israel' mean?

'Redeemed Israel' refers to freeing or saving Israel, which the disciples believed Jesus would do as their Messiah.

How did they feel about Jesus not redeeming Israel?

The disciples felt disappointed because their expectations of Jesus as a political and spiritual savior were not met in the way they anticipated.

Why is 'the third day' important?

The third day was significant because it marked the time since Jesus died, leading to discussions about his resurrection which would later be revealed.

Who wrote this verse and when?

This verse was written by Luke, an early Christian historian, around 80-100 AD as part of his Gospel account.