The conversation on the road to Emmaus reveals how Christ opens the Scriptures to explain His redemptive work and how spiritual understanding comes through Him. This account is found in Luke 24:13–35.
Two disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing the recent events of Jesus’ crucifixion and the reports of His resurrection. Jesus drew near and walked with them, but they did not recognize Him:
“But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.” (Luke 24:16)
Jesus asked what they were discussing and then began to explain:
“And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” (Luke 24:27)
This shows that the entire Old Testament points to Christ: His suffering, death, and resurrection were not accidents but fulfillment of prophecy. Their hearts burned as He spoke:
“Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32)
It was only when Jesus broke bread with them that their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him (Luke 24:30–31). Then He vanished, underscoring the shift from physical sight to spiritual understanding through the Word and faith.
This event reassures believers that Jesus walks with His followers, even when they do not recognize Him, and that true understanding of God’s plan comes when we see Him as the center of Scripture and salvation.
