It seems like everyone "important" was given their own personal reinforcement and demonstration that Jesus had risen from the dead. Why was this necessary? They were told what was to come by a very reliable source.
When two disciples encountered the risen Christ on the road they were made to not see who he really was. This led to them breaking bread again, this is when the veil was lifted from their eyes. Even still he then appeared before all of them... again asking for something to eat.
I see this as a powerful reminder to celebrate and break bread together in remembrance of Him. Further it reminds me of Matthew 7:9 - if a son asked for bread would you give him a stone? Just as Jesus asked for food, we may ask for His presence and spiritual food - and we would not be denied.
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