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The Emmaus Road

Arguably no narrative in all of Scripture is as rich in imaginative possibilities for its use in worship-and also for helping us reconsider the significance of worship-as the Emmaus road narrative in Luke 24. Here a despairing lament turns into Easter joy. Here those who thought they had died with Christ realize they can also rise with Christ. Here we sense the power of Scripture to reframe our understanding of reality. Here we sense how eating and drinking with the risen Christ can reveal what is ultimately true and right. This section explores how this narrative shapes our worship and our hope in the risen Christ.

Articles and Resources

Walking the Road to Emmaus
special issue of Christianity and the Arts
Winter 2001
with contributions from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

The Emmaus Road: The Surprise of the Easter Jesus
John D. Witvliet
audio and text of a sermon on Luke 24

The Emmaus Road: The Prayer for Illumination as a Way of Life
John D. Witvliet
audio of a meditation on Luke 24

Dramatic Readings

The Road to Emmaus
Randy Buursma
dramatic reading of the Emmaus story

Were Not Our Hearts Burning? (Reformed Worship)
Bert Polman
dramatic reading of the Emmaus story

Other Images

Public domain images of the supper at Emmaus (www.wikimedia.org)
from Wikicommons

Other Resources

Walk to Emmaus (www.upperroom.org)
Special ministry of The United Methodist Church

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