"When We Finally See Him" | Pastor Greg

About this episode

Pastor Greg reflects on the Emmaus story from the Gospel of Luke, exploring the reasons the disciples did not recognize Jesus and emphasizing the importance of scripture and community in recognizing His presence.

In this reflection on the Gospel of Luke Emmaus story, the sermon explores why the disciples walked alongside Jesus without recognizing him. Was it grief, distraction, unmet expectations, or simply not being ready to see? Moving through these possibilities, the message shifts to a deeper truth: Christ is most clearly revealed not through dramatic proof, but through scripture and shared table. When we open God's Word and serve one another, our eyes—like theirs—are opened, and we begin to recognize that Jesus has been with us all along.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Greg

Topics covered

• recognition of Jesus
• Gospel of Luke
• spiritual reflection
• scripture
• shared table
• discipleship

Keywords

• Emmaus story
• recognizing Jesus
• spirituality
• Christianity
• scripture
• disciples
• grief
• distraction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Luke

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