The Road to Emmaus
Recognizing Jesus in the ordinary breaking of bread.
Two discouraged travelers on a dusty road.
The big idea
Jesus walks with us long before we recognize His presence.
Opening scripture
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road?”
What does “The Road to Emmaus” walk through?
The Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:32 · KJV
Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way?
In plain English
Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road?
Living the Truth
In this passage, Luke invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. Two discouraged travelers on a dusty road. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“Jesus walks with us long before we recognize His presence.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of Luke 24:32 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of Luke 24:32 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Luke 24:32. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Luke 24:32
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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