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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

Read Luke 24:13-35.

1. How do you relate to the two disciples who were going back to Emmaus discouraged and dejected? Have you ever felt that way? When? What causes those kinds of feelings?

2. What did you think about the idea of Emmaus being a place we go to escape? Where do you go/what do you do when you need to escape?

3. How might going to a place we need to escape facilitate an encounter with the Risen Christ? Has this ever happened to you? If so, did you recognize it at the time, or only in retrospect?

4. How do your expectations affect your vision? Have you ever failed to recognize Jesus in a situation simply because you weren\\u2019t expecting to see him there? If so, in what shape was your heart and mind during that time?

5. What are your thoughts on Revelation 3:20? When have you been aware of Jesus knocking? Did you invite him in? What does this say to you regarding grace (remember Prevenient, Justifying and Sanctifying grace?)?

6. How has breaking bread together (other than Holy Communion) been a powerful, even sacred, moment for you? Have there been times when your eyes were opened, so to speak, at the breaking of bread with someone?

7. What do you make of the notion of \\u201cdivine glimpses\\u201d or awareness of God\\u2019s presence as \\u201cfleeting moments\\u201d? Have you ever had such glimpses/ moments? If so, how have they impacted your life?

Prayer for the Week:

Almighty God, thank you for your divine glimpses that renew our faith, rekindle our fire, and re-energize us for the work you have called us to do as followers of Jesus Christ.
Help us to find those safe places to which we can retreat when life and discipleship become overwhelming. Meet us in those places and reveal yourself to us in ways we can recognize. Give us all that we need to navigate the peaks and valleys of life as your good and faithful servants. Help us to share your love, mercy and grace with others so they too can experience your presence for themselves. We pray all of this in the strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.