September 2026
—Community—
Opening Question:
Have you ever realized, looking back, that something important was happening that you didn't notice at the time?
What Does this Teach Us about God?
What Does this Teach Us About People?
Main Point:
Jesus often walks with us before we recognize Him. He meets us in our disappointment, opens the Scriptures, and is made known in the breaking of bread.
Discovery Questions:
why do you think He doesn't reveal who He is right away? Jesus opens the Scriptures to them and their hearts "burn" before they ever recognize His face — what does that tell us about how people come to understand who Jesus is? The moment they recognize Him, they rush back to tell the others — why does encountering Jesus so often make people want to go and share? Who is someone walking a discouraging road right now that you could come alongside?