Jesus Explains the Scriptures

Luke 24:13-35

The Big Idea

Jesus helps his followers understand Scripture and God’s plan. Even when the disciples were confused, Jesus stayed with them and taught them.

The Bible Story

Jesus on the Road to Emmaus

Luke 24:25-27 describes Jesus joining two disciples as they travel from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They do not recognize him, and Jesus explains what the Scriptures say concerning himself. Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he teaches that the Messiah’s suffering comes before entering glory. This scene belongs to the disciples’ conversation about Jesus of Nazareth, his crucifixion, their hope that he would redeem Israel, and reports that the tomb was empty and angels had appeared. Those details are presented as the disciples’ report within the conversation. Luke does not provide specific prophetic quotations here, so this page should not add them. Jesus helps the disciples understand God’s plan through Scripture while they continue along the road.

Themes

Jesus’ presence with his followers Jesus’ resurrection as reported in the conversation Recognition of Jesus The Messiah’s suffering and glory Understanding Scripture Witness and testimony

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Jesus walks with the two disciples and teaches them from Moses and all the Prophets concerning the Messiah’s suffering and glory. A scroll or open Scriptures may be shown as a visual symbol, while the three figures remain on the road.

Talk together

Talk about it

What did Jesus explain from Moses and all the Prophets?
How might the disciples have felt as Jesus taught them?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Read Luke 24:13-35 with older children, pausing at verses 25-27. Invite them to notice the order Jesus gives: suffering first, then glory. Use the scene to discuss how Scripture helps people understand Jesus, while avoiding invented quotations or details about unnamed prophets.

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