Following Jesus · Part 36 of 40 · 2 min
A Companion on the Road
Two followers of Jesus were walking to a village called Emmaus. They were talking about the things that had happened in Jerusalem.
Their feet followed the road away from the city.
They were sad and confused. Jesus had died, and now some women had reported that his tomb was empty.
Another traveler joined them. It was Jesus, but they did not recognize him.
He asked what they were discussing. They told him about their lost hopes and the surprising news.
Jesus began to explain what the Scriptures said about the Messiah. God's plan had not failed, even though they had not understood it.
As they listened, hope began to grow in their hearts.
When they reached the village, they asked him to stay. At the table, he took bread, blessed it, and broke it.
The friends gathered around the table.
Then their eyes were opened. They recognized Jesus, and he disappeared from their sight.
They hurried back to Jerusalem to share what had happened. Their lonely road had become a road of hope.
We can listen to a friend who is discouraged and learn together from God's Word. Jesus cares about people whose questions are still unfinished.
Retelling of Luke 24:13–35.
Supporting reading: The Desire of Ages, chapter 83. Open the book
Talk about it together
- Hope
- Listening
A verse to remember
“that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”
Romans 15:4 · excerptNKJV
- When did the two friends traveling to Emmaus recognize Jesus?
- How did their feelings change as he explained the Scriptures?
- What can we do when listening to a discouraged friend?
Activity · 2–5 minutes
Listen Before Answering
A grown-up describes a small imagined disappointment, such as a canceled outing. Listen and say what you understood before answering. Swap turns and remember how Jesus listened to the travelers before helping them understand.
Try it today: We can listen to a friend’s worries before trying to answer.
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