The Road to Emmaus

One day two men walked down the road that leads from Jerusalem towards the city of Emmaus. As they walked they talked about the events that had transpired over the past few days. Jesus of Nazareth, a prophet, had been put to death on a Roman cross. Many had believed that this Jesus of Nazareth might be the Christ, the Messiah. As the two men walked towards Emmaus, they shared in their disappointment that yet another savior proved to be nothing more than what seemed to be a long lost hope.Then, they were met by a third man who began to walk with them as they expressed their disappointment. With a laugh and a chuckle he proclaimed that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into glory.The text goes on to explain that the mysterious man interpreted everything said from Moses to the prophets and showed that it was all pointing to him. This man was Jesus.Emmaus Ministries exists for moments like these. Today my heart is to share with you the why of Emmaus ministries. This is the heartbeat of our ministry and what got me excited about joining as a full-time staff member.There is a moment in this story, which can be found in Luke 24, when Jesus reveals himself to the two men while sharing dinner with them later that very day. When they realize it’s Jesus that’s been walking with, they proclaim that their hearts had burned within them as Jesus showed them himself in Scripture. Here at Emmaus Ministries we are all about moments just like what unfolded that day on a dirty road. Our goal at Emmaus  is to show how Jesus Christ is the main character in all of Scripture. The covenant with Abraham, the crossing of the Red Sea, the sacrificial system in Leviticus - it all points to the person and ministry of Jesus!