On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walk away from the empty tomb confused and disappointed, even after hearing the resurrection preached to them. In this episode we see how Jesus meets them in their blindness, draws out their unbelief, and then does what they cannot—interpreting all of Scripture and finally giving himself in the breaking of the bread. In line with Martin Luther, faith isn’t manufactured by understanding or effort, but created when Christ himself delivers the promise—so that...