Read: Luke 24:13–24
- Can you think of a time when you felt confused or disappointed with what God was doing in your life? What was that like?
- The disciples say, “we had hoped…” What does that phrase reveal about their expectations of Jesus rising from the dead?
- How do you usually respond when God doesn’t meet your expectations in the way you hoped?
- Why might they have not recognized Jesus, even though He was walking with them? Do you think He looked physically different or was something else going on?
Read: Luke 24:25–27
- Jesus says that all the Scriptures point to Him. How might your Bible reading change if you approached every passage with the question, “How does this point to Jesus?”
- Can you think of a time when a passage you thought you understood took on new meaning when you saw how it connected to Jesus?
- If you had a friend say, "I'm a Christian. I believe in Jesus. I just don't believe the Bible is completely inspired," what would you say to them in light of this passage?
Read: Luke 24:28–35
- Why do you think Jesus chose to reveal Himself in the breaking of the bread?
- The disciples say their hearts were “burning” as He spoke. Have you ever experienced something like that while engaging with God? What was it like?
- Finish this sentence, "God first became more than an idea to me when..."