The Story Of Jesus On The Road To Emmaus

“Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them, but they were kept from recognizing Him. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”

They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?” ” What things?” he asked.

“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified Him; but we had hoped that He was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find His body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said He was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but Him they did not see.”

He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter His glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the scriptures concerning Himself.

As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if He were going farther. But they urged Him strongly, ” Stay with us, for it is nearly evening, the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.

When He was at the table with them, He took the bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, ” Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, ” It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread.”

Luke 24: 13-35 NIV

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About the Fourth Day

You are invited to have a closer walk with Christ for the rest of your life; this is called the Fourth Day.  Those who attend a Walk to Emmaus are encouraged to:

• Expand their own spiritual lives through worship, study and active participation in their local church
• Become more active disciples of Christ in service to the world

Source: The Fourth Day/ The Walk to Emmaus/ The Upper Room

The Fourth Day consists of Reunion Group membership.  The Reunion Group serves as an accountability group, a sounding board, for a Christian Walk.  The Emmaus Community Gatherings also play a part in the Fourth Day.  Meeting with other like-minded Christians for a meal, worship and praise, Holy Communion, singing and hearing how other Community members are living their Fourth Day helps to maintain focus on walking with Jesus Christ.

UPDATE

The vote was taken on January 8, 2016 at the January Gathering, and the slate of Board members was approved by the Community in attendance.    

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  IT’S TIME TO ELECT A NEW SLATE OF BOARD MEMBERS.

THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS URGED TO ATTEND THE JANUARY GATHERING ON JANUARY 8, 2016.

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR THOSE BOARD MEMBERS WHO WILL REPRESENT YOU FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS.

THERE WILL BE GOOD FOOD, TOO.