ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
Discuss It – Luke 24:13-35
- When was a time when Jesus showed up and you failed to recognize him at first. (24:15)
- What do you think prevents people from believing in Jesus? (24:16)
- Where have you seen God at work that apparently others have missed? (24:18)
- Describe a time when you saw your hopes dashed and how did you handle it? (24:21)
- Life can be full of surprises, so when was a time in your life where God or his people amazed you? (24:22)
- When have you been guilty of unbelief? Why are we so often “slow of heart to believe”? (24:25)
- What great truth has God taught you that at first you failed to understand?
- In what ways has God clearly spoken to you? Can you share a story of what he told you?
- How important is the Scripture in our understanding of Jesus and his global purpose? (24:27)
- How do you feel about Jesus acting as if he would go on farther without them? (24:28)
- When was the last time (or a significant time in your life) when your heart burned at what you read in the Bible? (24:32)
- What can you learn about witnessing from the example of the two men in this story? (24:33-35)
Apply It
- What did you think your life would be like after you became a Christian?
- What could you do this week to make yourself more sensitive to the Lord’s leading in your life?
- What could you do in the future to prevent yourself from failing to recognize God’s voice?
- Where and when was your Emmaus story, a time when Jesus showed up and surprised you? What happened? Did you urge him to stay?
- How well can you explain the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?