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The Walk to Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus. Luke 24:13-35. First Easter afternoon Risen Christ appeared to two disciples on road from Jerusalem to Emmaus Prevented from seeing God's redemptive purpose Recognized Jesus when he "took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them". What is Emmaus?.

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The Walk to Emmaus

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  1. The Walk to Emmaus

  2. Luke 24:13-35 • First Easter afternoon • Risen Christ appeared to two disciples on road from Jerusalem to Emmaus • Prevented from seeing God's redemptive purpose • Recognized Jesus when he "took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them"

  3. What is Emmaus? • Spiritual renewal program • Develop Christian disciples • Strengthen the local church • Meet Jesus Christ in a new way • 72-hour short course in Christianity • Thursday evening through Sunday evening • Ongoing accountability groups

  4. Objectives • Inspire, challenge, equip Christian action • Grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others

  5. Who should go to Emmaus? • Christians who: • Have a desire to strengthen their spiritual lives • May have unanswered questions about their faith • Understand that being a Christian involves responsibility • Are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God

  6. Format • Worshipful yet fun atmosphere • Fifteen talks by lay and clergy speakers • God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, what it means to be the church • Daily Holy Communion

  7. Learn and experience • Live and share grace • Experience prayers and service • Experience Christian love

  8. Requirements • Sponsor • Application • Fee (scholarships available) • Willing heart • Set aside distractions • Live in community • Give up control

  9. After the Walk • “Fourth Days” • Small groups support each other in ongoing walk with Christ • Individual gifts and servant-leadership skills developed for use in local church and its mission • Live out individual call to discipleship in home, church, community

  10. My Emmaus experience

  11. Questions or more information • Contact: • Local church Emmaus contact • www.dallasemmaus.org

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