THE BIBLE IN MY LIFE March 22, 2004 Issue

Spiritual archaeologists

By Madelon Miles

"Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?" (Luke 24:32).

Not only is that one of those verses about Jesus from the New Testament that many Christians wish they could experience. It's also one that many have experienced. Like me.

I didn't have a personal encounter with the risen Saviour, as the two first-century followers did who are talking in that verse from Luke's Gospel. After leaving Jerusalem following the crucifixion, dejected, wondering perhaps how their Master was unable to save himself when he had saved so many others, they received the ultimate sermon—from Jesus himself, explaining the Hebrew Scriptures in light of his mission.

About the author

Madelon Miles is currently studying the Biblical prophets to understand their relevance to today's business climate, in which she is involved through her consulting business in Southern California.

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