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UNEXPECTED JESUS: When You Don't See It | Judah Thomas
28 minutes Posted Apr 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
-16] That same day two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. [14] As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. [15] As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. [16] But God kept them from recognizing him.Jesus is _______________ even if you don't _______________ Him.[Luke 24:17] He asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?" They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.Jesus is not intimidated by your _______________.[Matthew 28:20b] And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."God is with us even when we are _______________.[Luke 24:21] We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.When you’re focused on your ____________________ you’ll struggle to see God _______________.[Luke 24:25-27] Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. [26] Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?" [27] Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.What God is building in you is _______________ than what you’re asking for.[Luke 24:30-32] As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. [31] Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! [32] They said to each other, "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?"Your _______________ can sense what your _______________ can't see.
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[Luke 24:13-16] That same day two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. [14] As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. [15] As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. [16] But God kept them from recognizing him.Jesus is _______________ even if you don't _______________ Him.[Luke 24:17] He asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?" They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.Jesus is not intimidated by your _______________.[Matthew 28:20b] And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."God is with us even when we are _______________.[Luke 24:21] We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.When you’re focused on your ____________________ you’ll struggle to see God _______________.[Luke 24:25-27] Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. [26] Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?" [27] Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.What God is building in you is _______________ than what you’re asking for.[Luke 24:30-32] As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. [31] Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! [32] They said to each other, "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?"Your _______________ can sense what your _______________ can't see.