Jesus encounters two sad, sorrowful and confused disciples on the road to Emmaus. They had regarded Jesus not just as a prophet but as the Messiah; as the one who they hoped would redeem Israel and set her free to serve God. Yet that hope had just been nailed to a cross in Jerusalem. Seemingly it was now dead and buried. But by an exposition of the story of the Scriptures, of the messianic promises spoken by Israel’s prophets long ago, and by the breaking of bread together, the eyes of the disciples are finally opened. Jesus is alive. He really was the Messiah. And he really has rescued Israel.
• Is your understanding of Jesus shaped sufficiently by the Old Testament story of Israel?
• If someone asked you to explain the Old Testament story of Israel how would you answer?
• In what areas of your life do you currently feel like the two disciples? Ask Jesus to reveal himself to you in the midst of those circumstances.
• Ask God to help you see Jesus more clearly in both your reading of the Bible and taking of Holy Communion.
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