Contradiction with Luke 9:22
This verse predicts Jesus' suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection, suggesting his death was necessary, contradicting the hope expressed in Luke 24:21 that Jesus would redeem Israel in a political or earthly sense before his death.
Luke 9:22: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
Contradiction with John 18:36
This verse shows Jesus explaining that his kingdom is not of this world, contradicting the expectation in Luke 24:21 of a worldly redemption of Israel.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7
This verse records the disciples asking about the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, but Jesus tells them it's not for them to know the times or dates, contradicting the timing implied in their hopes in Luke 24:21.
Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Contradiction with Matthew 16:21
This verse records Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, contradicting the misunderstanding in Luke 24:21 that Jesus would redeem Israel immediately without enduring suffering and death.
Matthew 16:21: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Contradiction with Mark 8:31
This verse indicates the necessity of Jesus' suffering and death, contradicting the expectation of an immediate earthly redemption mentioned in Luke 24:21.
Mark 8:31: And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Paradox #1
Luke 24:21 might seem inconsistent to some readers because it discusses the hope that Jesus was the one to redeem Israel. Some might see a conflict with the crucifixion, which seemed to shatter that hope. However, this is resolved through the belief in Jesus's resurrection and spiritual redemption, showing that the initial understanding of redemption was more physical or political rather than spiritual.
Paradox #2
Luke 24:21 might be seen as conflicting with the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission and expectations of the Messiah. They thought the Messiah would bring immediate political freedom for Israel, but Jesus' purpose was spiritual redemption which unfolded differently than they expected.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with Luke 24:21 could relate to the expectations of the people at the time regarding the role and identity of the Messiah. Many people expected the Messiah to be a political leader who would liberate Israel from Roman rule, but Jesus's death challenges this expectation. This discrepancy between expectation and reality might be seen as a point of conflict or misunderstanding regarding the nature of Jesus's mission.