‍In this sermon, Mike Phillips opens Luke 24:13–35 and walks with two disciples on the road to Emmaus - followers of Jesus who are downcast and disappointed, leaving Jerusalem after His death. They had hoped Jesus was the one to redeem Israel, but now they cannot make sense of all that has happened.

Though they know the facts - that Jesus lived, was crucified, and was reported as risen - they struggle to understand how it all fits together. In a moment of deep irony, they explain the situation to Jesus Himself, unaware that the risen Lord is walking beside them.

Jesus does not condemn their confusion. Instead, He meets them with patience and grace. He opens the Scriptures, showing how His suffering and resurrection are not the failure of God’s plan, but its fulfilment - God’s victory, not defeat.

As the Scriptures burn in their hearts, the disciples invite Jesus to stay. And as He breaks bread with them, their eyes are opened. They recognise the risen Lord and are transformed from despair to joy, rushing to tell others that Jesus is truly alive.

This message invites us to see how meeting the risen Jesus—listening to His Word and welcoming Him in—brings clarity, hope, and meaning to our lives and to God’s work in the world.

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