Christ and the Travellers to Emmaus | Luke 24:13-36

In this rich and comforting post-resurrection account, RE Aaron Vanderhorst opens the Scriptures to unfold Christ’s encounter with the weary travellers on the road to Emmaus. As these disciples walked in deep sorrow and confusion, their grief flowed from a genuine love for Christ, yet was clouded by misplaced expectations of an earthly kingdom.

In their despair, the risen Christ Himself drew near, though their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. Like a faithful and patient Shepherd, He gently drew out their doubts, rebuked their unbelief, and led them into the truth by opening the Scriptures, showing from Moses and the Prophets that His suffering and glory were divinely ordained.

As their hearts burned within them, the climax comes in the breaking of bread, where Christ makes Himself known. From sorrow to joy, and from confusion to clarity, the Emmaus road becomes a powerful testimony of how Christ reveals Himself through His Word and kindles true faith in His people.

This sermon calls us to see Christ at the center of all Scripture, to trust Him even when we do not understand His ways, and to long for that living encounter with the risen Savior who still walks with His people.

The risen Christ still walks with His people and makes Himself known through His Word.