Renew Ep 18 (Emmaus Road and the Transformative Power of Scripture and Communion)

Join us on the @NP Renew podcast as we explore the events of Easter & uncover the importance of a personal encounter with the risen Christ in transforming lives. #RoadtoEaster #Communion #Jesus #OldTestament

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the NP Renew podcast, we reflect on the road to Emmaus and dive into the events of Easter. We discuss the confusion of the disciples, Jesus joining two believers on their journey without revealing his identity, and the significance of Jesus revealing himself through the Old Testament Scriptures. We also explore the idea of Jesus as an "undercover boss," and how he reveals himself to us through scriptures and communion. As we wrap up our Road to Easter series, we share our personal experiences with communion and look forward to diving into the Old Testament in our next series on Jonah and the whale. Join us as we delve into these fascinating topics and uncover the importance of a personal encounter with the risen Christ in transforming lives.

Chapters:

(0:00:04) - Encounter With Christ

(0:09:42) - Discovering Jesus Through Scripture and Communion

Chapter Summaries:

(0:00:04) - Encounter With Christ (10 Minutes)

In episode eighteen of the NP Renew podcast, we reflect on a recent sermon about the road to Emmaus and discuss the three main points: companion conversation, convenient companion conversation, and communion. We explore the events of Easter and the disciples' confusion, highlighting the story of Jesus joining two believers on their journey to Emmaus without revealing his identity. We contemplate the differences between Jesus' earthly and resurrected bodies, and the significance of Jesus revealing himself through the Old Testament Scriptures. We also discuss the importance of a personal encounter with the risen Christ and how such experiences can change lives.

(0:09:42) - Discovering Jesus Through Scripture and Communion (2 Minutes)

In this episode, We explore how Jesus reveals himself to us through the scriptures and the act of communion, which is central to our gatherings. We also discuss our personal experiences with communion, highlighting its significance in our faith journey. As our Road to Easter series comes to an end, we look forward to our next series, where we will dive into the Old Testament and the story of Jonah and the whale'