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The Road to Emmaus

New Testament · Book of luke

The Road to Emmaus

  • Ages 7–9
  • 19pages
  • Luke 24:13-35

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About this story

It''s Sunday evening. Two of Jesus'' disciples are walking the seven miles from Jerusalem to a village called Emmaus. They are heartbroken — they had hoped he was the one to redeem Israel, and now he is dead. A stranger joins them on the road and asks what they are discussing. They tell him everything. He walks with them and, starting with Moses and the prophets, explains how all the Scriptures point to a suffering and risen Messiah. They reach the village. They beg the stranger to stay for supper. He takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it — and in that moment they recognize him. It is Jesus. Then he vanishes. They run all the way back to Jerusalem in the dark, hearts on fire. This comic is a quiet, beautiful Easter story about how Jesus shows up when we don''t expect him.

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    Alex JohnsonVerified purchase
    July 2026

    Helps kids understand how Jesus explains Scripture. One of our absolute favorites. The art is warm and inviting.

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    Kurian KurianVerified purchase
    July 2026

    Such a beautiful, peaceful story. The "hearts burning" moment is captured perfectly. My kids now ask, "Did their hearts burn too?" after we read.

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Meet the cast

The characters in The Road to Emmaus. Tap any face to read more.

Jesus portrait

Jesus

stranger on the road

Cleopas portrait

Cleopas

disciple of Emmaus

The Other Disciple portrait

The Other Disciple

disciple of Emmaus

WD

Women Disciples

women disciples

A

Angels

heavenly messengers

TE

The Eleven

gathered disciples

OB

Other Believers

Jerusalem believers

S

Simon

disciple witness

Where this happens

The places that anchor The Road to Emmaus. Tap any tile to see every Bible Heroes storybook set in that place.

Road from Jerusalem

Road from Jerusalem

A dusty country road leads west from Jerusalem through limestone hills toward Emmaus, about seven miles away. Terraced slopes and distant city walls frame the travelers' long walk.

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Emmaus Village

Emmaus Village

Emmaus sits among low Judean hills at the end of the road from Jerusalem. The village appears ahead as dusk settles over terraced groves and stony fields.

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Emmaus Table Room

Emmaus Table Room

A single inner room of a simple village house offers shelter at the journey's end. Its open doorway looks toward the darkening Emmaus lane.

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Jerusalem Gathering Room

Jerusalem Gathering Room

A tucked-away room within Jerusalem receives disciples returning urgently from the Emmaus road. The city outside is dark after a long and astonishing day.

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