On the Road to Emmaus: Luke 24

"Now one that day _________ of the disciples were going to a village called _______________, about 7 miles from Jerusalem." (Luke 24: 13)

As they walked, what were they discussing between each other? (Luke 24: 14)

• They were arguing about the best way to travel home.

• They were discussing the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
• They were planning for the feast of Pentecost.

• They were discussing how they were going to return to their former lives.

As they talked, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them but... (Luke 24: 15-16)

• Jesus walked away from them.
• Jesus ignored them.
• they did not want to believe it was him.

• they were kept from recognizing him at first.

When Jesus asked them what they were discussing, who answered him? (Luke 24: 17-18)

• John
• Cleopas
• Peter
• James

How did the disciple describe Jesus? (Luke 24: 19)

• a philosopher known for his wisdom

• a healer and miracle worker

• a teacher of parables and stories

• a prophet, mighty in deed and word

The disciple explained that Jesus had been sentenced to death and crucified, but that they had hoped that he was... (Luke 24:20)

• the Messiah who would redeem Israel
• a prophet who would overturn the Temple leadership

• a healer who would cure all diseases
• a teacher of moral values

After the disciples explained to him all that had happened, what did Jesus explain to them? (Luke 24: 22-29)

• Jesus claimed the Old Testament prophesies were irrelevant to His mission.

• Jesus explained that the Old Testament prophesies foretold that the disciples would rise up and overthrow the Temple leadership and restore the righteous of Israel.

• Jesus explained that the Old Testament prophesies foretold that the Messiah had to suffer and enter His glory, fulfilling the Scriptures.

• Jesus taught that the real Messiah would never suffer or die.

When they reached Emmaus, what did the disciples urge their traveling companion to do? (Luke 24: 22-29)

• They invited him to join their journey on to the next town.

• They asked him to share a meal and then to keep traveling to the next town.

• They urged him to stay with them.
• They urged him to keep traveling to the next town to find lodging.

What happened that caused the disciples eyes to be opened and to finally recognize him? (Luke 24: 31)

• They saw him perform a miracle.
• He spoke to them about the law.
• Jesus took the bread, gave thanks, and broke it and then gave it to them.

• They recognized him from his clothing.

After this event, where did Jesus go? (Luke 24: 31)

• He went to the desert.
• He went to Jerusalem.
• He disappeared.

• He went to the mountains.